Any individual, including faculty, senior personnel, postdoctoral researchers, graduate students, and undergraduate students, who is supported by a sponsored project that has a mandatory RCR training requirement.

Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)

The practice of scientific investigation with integrity, involving the awareness and application of established professional norms and ethical principles in the performance of all research activities.

PROCESS:

A. Applicability and Training Requirements

This regulation applies to all Research Personnel supported by any sponsored award that includes a mandatory RCR training component, as specified in the funding announcement or award terms. This includes, but is not limited to:

• NSF: Undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers supported by NSF funds.
• USDA/NIFA: Program directors, faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and students supported by applicable NIFA awards.
• NIH: Trainees, fellows, scholars, and participants supported by applicable NIH awards (e.g., training grants, career development awards, fellowships).

All identified research personnel must complete an approved RCR training program.

B. Core RCR Curriculum

KSU's RCR training program will address the core competencies of responsible research, including:

• Research Misconduct (fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism)
• Data Acquisition, Management, Sharing, and Ownership
• Mentor/Trainee Responsibilities
• Publication Practices and Responsible Authorship
• Peer Review
• Collaborative Research
• Human Subjects Protection
• Animal Welfare
• Conflicts of Interest
• Safe and Inclusive Research Environments