Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)

Research Compliance provides regulatory and policy oversight to the university.  Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training is essential to maintaining a climate of integrity and ethical research.

For more information on conducting and supervising an ethical research program, please see the Resources section below.

Formal RCR training is required for all Principal Investigators, Co-Principal Investigators, postdoctoral scholars, and students (graduate and undergraduate) supported by funding from the following sources:

  • National Science Foundation (NSF)
  • National Institutes of Health (NIH)
  • United States Department of Agriculture 鈥� National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA)

San Jose State University uses the to address this training requirement.  To access the RCR courses:

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  2. Create a CITI account using your 91猎奇 email address.
  3. Log in and select 鈥淪an Jose State University Courses.鈥�
  4. Click on 鈥淎dd a Course or Update Learner Groups.鈥�
  5. Select the course under question #5 that most closely matches your discipline.

Some student training programs may have additional in-person RCR training requirements.  Please check with your 91猎奇 program director to determine whether you will need to enroll in additional RCR coursework.

Resources