The National Science Foundation (NSF) has issued new guidance that requires all principal investigators, co-principal investigators, and senior personnel who are or will be supported by NSF funds to complete Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research (RCR) training. This requirement will be effective for all proposals and awards beginning July 31, 2023.
To prepare for this new requirement, you can complete this training at any time, beginning immediately. It is accessible via the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) program. The CITI RCR training modules are tailored to specific areas of research, such as humanities, engineering, physical science, social science, and behavioral science. For information about setting up a CITI account or adding RCR training to your profile, please visit the Notre Dame Research Compliance webpage.
Overview
The NSF has issued new guidance requiring RCR training for all personnel supported by NSF funds.
All principal investigators, co-principal investigators, and senior personnel who are or will be supported by NSF funds must complete the RCR training.
Deadlines
This requirement will be effective for all proposals and awards beginning July 31, 2023.
Important Notes
The Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research (RCR) training can be completed at any time, beginning immediately.
The RCR training is accessible via the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) program and is tailored to specific areas of research.
Information about setting up a CITI account or adding RCR training to your profile, including a step-by-step guide on how access to CITI modules, can be found on the Notre Dame Research Compliance webpage.
Resources
NDR Compliance: Responsible Conduct
Questions?
For any questions, or if assistance is needed, please contact compliance@nd.edu.