Responsible Conduct of Research
The responsible conduct of research (RCR) is a critical component of the education and training of all scientists engaged in research.
Online Training
Brandeis University requires all researchers supported on a sponsored project, including students, postdocs, staff and faculty, to complete a Responsible Conduct of Research online training course within 60 days of beginning work on the project. This course is offered through the CITI Program and must be completed every four years as long as you are working on any funded research project, regardless of whether the funding is internally (Brandeis-funded) or externally sponsored
Please note that this training is in addition to any IRB, IACUC or IBC training required by the university.
Instructions for CITI Training
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Follow the instructions for registering at the CITI Program website. If you need help, see CITI's Guide to Getting Started.
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Once you are registered, you will be asked to select your curriculum. Choose the Responsible Conduct of Research course in Question 1.
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Clicking the "Submit" button will bring you to your "Brandeis University Courses" page, where you will see your chosen course listed. Click on the course title and begin the course by clicking on the first module.
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We encourage you to complete this training over a number of sessions. CITI will track the modules you have successfully completed, and you may sign in as often as you like.
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The IRB office will be notified when you complete the Brandeis University customized CITI training. There is no need to submit a printed copy of the completion report.
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If you have completed CITI training for another institution, you must still complete the Brandeis University customized CITI training. To do this, log in to the CITI Program website using your username and password and affiliate yourself with Brandeis University (click the link "Affiliate with Another Institution").
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Once you are registered, you will be asked to select your curriculum. Choose the Responsible Conduct of Research course in Question 1.
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Clicking the "Submit" button will bring you to your "Brandeis University Courses" page, where you will see your chosen course listed. Click on the course title and begin the course by clicking on the first module.
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Any modules you have completed for your previous institution will be marked "completed." You must complete all modules marked "incomplete."
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We encourage you to complete this training over a number of sessions. CITI will track the modules you have successfully completed, and you may sign in as often as you like.
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The IRB office will be notified when you complete the Brandeis University customized CITI training. There is no need to submit a printed copy of the completion report.
In-person Training
In addition, all graduate students and postdoctoral researchers in the Division of Science are required to attend the interactive RCR workshop (formerly CONT 300). Both graduate students and postdoctoral researchers must participate in this workshop every four years and at each career stage.
Policy Updated: April 29, 2022