Training

Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Education

A number of avenues exist at CMU for formal learning about ethical conduct of research and the standards within this research community.  Education has long been required for individuals participating in Human Subject research and Animal research at CMU.  Research ethics is addressed at Graduate Student orientation, some other orientation programs and in some classes. On-line education focused on Responsible Conduct of Research is available via CITI. 

Typically RCR education addresses the following topics:

• Data Acquisition and Management - collection, accuracy, security, access
• Authorship and Publication
• Peer Review
• Mentor / Trainee Responsibilities
• Collaboration
• Conflict of Interest
• Research Misconduct
• Human Subject Research
• Use of Animals in Research

CITI On-line RCR Education 

To complete the CITI on-line education course go to CITI's website.  Select Carnegie Mellon University as your "participating institution" and create an account.  Once your registration is complete, you will be directed to a list of courses.  Choose the Responsible Conduct of Research module most appropriate to the type of research you conduct (physical sciences, social and behavioral, undergraduates, biomedial engineering or humanities). The course may take a few hours to complete but can be done over a period of time.  When you complete the course, CITI will e-mail your completion record to the CMU Research Compliance Office.

If you have done CITI education for another organization, add CMU to your CITI profile.  You will be given credit for your previous courses to the extent they overlap with CMU's requirements.

RCR Seminar Series at CMU

The CMU Office of Research Integrity and Compliance office is sponsoring an education program titled "Responsible Conduct of Research Seminar Series".  The series is intended to provide participants with an introduction to the topics typically included in RCR curriculum.  The sessions are part lecture and part discussion of case studies.  Group discussion is intended to help participants understand the complexity of these issues.

Registration is required.  Interested individuals may register for a single session or multiple sessions. Register for the Spring 2013 RCR Seminar Series.  If you have questions about RCR education contact the Office of Research Integrity and Compliance at 412-268-7166. 

The schedule for Spring 2013 is as follows: