UC Davis RCR Certificate Program Requirements
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) is the awareness and application of established professional norms and ethical principles in the performance for all activities related to scientific research. The Research Ethics and Compliance Office (RECO) in the Office of Research administers the Responsible Conduct of Research Certification Program by upholding requirements set forth by granting bodies and UC Davis policies.
- The UC Davis RCR program is designed to satisfy the requirements of all funding agencies including National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
- UC Davis faculty, undergraduate students, graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and any staff participating in the funded research must complete agency specific RCR training.
- RCR virtual workshop schedule (NIH requirement)
NIH requires that all trainees, fellows, participants, and scholars receiving support complete face‐to‐face instruction, discussions, or video conferencing for of a minimum of eight contact hours. UC Davis RCR meets the agency’s requirements by providing engaging and relevant virtual workshops. More information
NSF supported researchers must take the CITI RCR Course. UC Davis undergraduate students, graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, including short-term visitors, paid by NSF under a research or educational award are required to complete the RCR training. More information
NIFA supported researchers must take the CITI RCR Course. (same as NSF)
Davis faculty, undergraduate students, graduate students, postdoctoral scholars, and any staff participating in the funded research must complete RCR training. More information
Address RCR questions to the Research Ethics and Compliance Office, Elizabeth “Liz” Chase at RECO
