The Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Office, part of Research Integrity & Compliance, is dedicated to fostering a culture of ethical and responsible research at UConn and UConn Health. Our mission is to educate and engage the research community in ongoing dialogue about the principles and practices that underpin ethical research conduct. We are committed to promoting integrity across all areas of research, including conflict of interest, mentor–mentee relationships, research safety, collaborative research, peer review, data acquisition and analysis, data security and confidentiality, and responsible authorship and publication. To support this mission—and to meet federal requirements—the RCR Office aims to equip researchers with the knowledge and tools needed to uphold the highest ethical standards. Projects funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) have specific requirements regarding training in RCR.
References
NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 23-1) effective July 31, 2023
NSF Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Frequently Asked Questions August 16, 2010
NIH new guidance on the format, frequency, and timing of RCR instruction February 17, 2022
NIH Requirement for Instruction in the Responsible Conduct of Research November 24, 2009
USDA NIFA Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research Training Requirement
For questions, contact Research Compliance Monitor, Ellen Ciesielski in the RCR Office.