[IN-PERSON] Half Day Workshop: Designing and Implementing a Robust Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Education Program
Sunday, December 3, 2023
1:00 PM – 4:15 PM ET
Location: Room 204 AB
This Workshop is being offered in-person only; advanced registration is required.
Conducting rigorous research in accordance with the fundamental values of science is key to the advancement of knowledge and of science, and in promoting the public’s trust in the scientific enterprise. In the United States, a growing number of federal agencies, including National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, and United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture, require identified individuals (e.g., trainees, faculty) on awards RCR education. In this three-hour workshop, participants will learn about the fundamentals of an effective RCR education program, lessons learned from established programs, resources at an institution with whom to partner, and resources for teaching RCR and professional development of RCR staff.
Learning Objectives:
Understand the foundations of RCR, federal mandates, and their history
Explain best practices for RCR programs and lessons learned from established RCR programs
Identify resources and professional development opportunities to support an RCR program
Note: A boxed lunch will be offered to those attending full day Workshops or a morning AND afternoon Workshop (those only attending one half day Workshop are not eligible for lunch on this day).