Policies and Regulations

REGULATION TITLE:

Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training

APPLIES TO:

All faculty, staff, students, and postdoctoral researchers supported by external funding that mandates RCR training

ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY:

Office of Research & Innovation (ORI)

Sponsored Programs

Office of the Provost and Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs

APPROVED BY:

EFFECTIVE DATE:

NEXT REVIEW DATE:

REGULATION STATEMENT:

Kentucky State University (KSU) is committed to fostering a culture of integrity in all scholarly and research activities. This regulation outlines KSU's plan to provide education and training in the responsible conduct of research (RCR) to meet and exceed the requirements of federal funding agencies, including the National Science Foundation (NSF), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).

DEFINITIONS:

Principal Investigator (PI)

The individual with primary responsibility for the overall leadership of a sponsored project and for ensuring compliance with this regulation.

Research Personnel