NSF Requires Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training for Faculty and Sr. Personnel
The National Science Foundation (NSF) now requires Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training for faculty and other senior personnel.ÌýThis new requirementÌýappliesÌýto proposals submitted on or after July 31, 2023.
NSF encourages researchers to explore training resources available through the . ²ÊÃñ±¦µä Researchers should complete RCR training through CITI.ÌýUpdated modules related to mentor training and data management wentÌýlive in July 2023. More information is available in the .
NSF is emphasizing mentor training for faculty. There are several free resources to improve mentor/mentee communication.
Website resources – Mentor Focus
Online Ethics Center -
Labs That Work For Everyone (University of Illinois)-
Mentorfirst.org -
Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences in Research (CIMER)-
Workshops for faculty
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(Geared toward faculty who have just started their lab or are about to, 6 weeks of meetings 2x a week).