Original Effective Date 09/30/2003Last Revised Date 05/25/2022 All faculty with an academic appointment of instructor or higher and all individuals, who by definition have independent responsibility for the design, conduct, or reporting of research at WashU are required to proactively submit a disclosure: Upon request by the Office of Research Integrity & Ethics (ORIE) or […]
FCOI Education Requirements
Effective: August 24, 2012Last Revised: September 28, 2023 Introduction The WUSTL Research COI Policy states “A covered individual must complete training in regard to this policy and applicable federal regulations as established by the University and/or applicable federal regulations.” Central to Washington University’s mission of fostering excellence in research is a commitment to ensure that individuals […]
Research Coordinator Brown Bag Series
For upcoming Brown Bags, see the Research Education Events Calendar. For an archive list of program materials, browse the box folder below.
Other Available RCR Education Opportunities
Interactive Movies on Research Misconduct Become the lead characters in an interactive movie and make decisions about integrity in research that can have long-term consequences. The simulation addresses Responsible Conduct of Research topics such as avoiding research misconduct, mentorship responsibilities, handling of data, responsible authorship, and questionable research practices. This interactive training video educates clinical and […]
RCR Resources on the Web
Online Publications Introduction to Responsible Conduct in Research | Office of Research Integrity — Nicholas Steneck, PhD This booklet introduces the reader to the nine RCR core instructional areas in four sections that follows research from inception to planning, conducting, reporting, and reviewing research. The publication features case studies, text-box inserts, discussion questions, and electronic and printed resources. […]
Submit Continuing RCR Education Attendance Records for NSF COMPETES
Individual learners should NOT submit personal training records via the method below. This method is for group trainings with a school, department, or program. If you attended a training outside of your department/non-WashU training, then you should submit your training completion to a research administrator in your department. Continuing Education Submission Schools, departments, and programs […]
RCR Boilerplate Language
Disclaimer: Please use this information as appropriate and applicable to your application. The content provided below is not meant to replace individually tailored RCR education plans. Using this information verbatim is not recommended. Washington University provides education in ethics and responsible conduct in research via web-based trainings and face-to-face workshops. Web-based Education WashU provides two […]
Program for the Ethical and Responsible Conduct of Science and Scholarship (PERCSS)
About The PERCSS Core Curriculum features eight web-based learning modules in areas related to ethical and responsible conduct of research. For additional research ethics training, see the Education and Training Section of Responsible Conduct of Research. All members of the Washington University research community are welcome to participate in PERCSS educational programming. Core Curriculum The PERCSS Core Curriculum is […]
Research Administration Process Overview
Personnel Roles and Responsibilities
The major roles & responsibilities each party has in connection with the University’s recharge centers are as follows: Recharge Center/Specialized Service Facility Personnel Comply with RC/SSF policies and procedures Develop and administer annual budget Prepare schedule of rates and maintain supporting documentation Submit rate schedule to the Costs Analysis Department on an annual basis Generate […]