Responsible Conduct of Research
SIUE researchers are expected to conduct themselves professionally and ethically. They are expected to follow best practices in their conduct of research to ensure accurate, honest and reproducible results.
Federal regulations require institutions receiving federal funds to provide appropriate training and oversight in the responsible and ethical conduct of research for undergraduate students, graduate students and postdoctoral researchers. The Graduate School oversees the implementation of the SIUE Responsible Conduct of Research Training and Individual Development Plan Policy.
Other Relevant SIUE Policies
Guidance on Specific Sponsor Requirements
See the links below to the agency pages and the SIUE compliance education page. Also use SIUE's RCR Resources.
Who: Undergraduate students, graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, faculty, and other senior personnel supported, regardless if paid, on research awards
What: General RCR for everyone. For non-students, also mentor training and mentorship. IDPs for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers receiving substantial support from an award. Mentoring Plan for graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.
Note that there are special requirements for the following award types: D43, D71, F05, F30, F31, F32, F33, F34, F37, F38, K01, K02, K05, K07, K08, K12, K18, K22, K23, K24, K25, K26, K30, K99/R00, KL1, KL2, R25, R36, T15, T32, T34, T35, T36, T37, T90/R90, TL1, TU2, and U2R.
Who: All researchers supported
What: At least eight hours of in-person or videoconferencing training every four years in 11 subject areas with substantive face-to-face interaction among participants and faculty
Who: Anyone supported by a USDA NIFA award
What: Authorship and plagiarism, data and research integration, and reporting misconduct
