Research Integrity - RCR

What is Research Integrity?

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) states that research integrity includes:

  • The use of honest and verifiable methods in proposing, performing, and evaluating research.
  • Reporting research results with particular attention to adherence to rules, regulations, and guidelines.
  • Following commonly accepted professional codes or norms. https://grants.nih.gov/grants/research_integrity/whatis.htm

Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training

Each school is responsible for training its graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and trainees in the Responsible Conduct of Research.

Detailed Information on training requirements, courses offered, and policies at RCR Training

Tips for Presenting Scientific Images with Integrity

Information, tips, guidelines, links, and infographics for presenting and processing  scientific images with integrity.

Subject Information and Links

RCR Resources (General) 

The Lab and The Research Clinic, both developed by the Office of Research Integrity (ORI)

Cases Unwrapped, developed by the University of Texas-Austin

Ethics CORE, developed by the National Center for Professional and Research Ethics

Access the CITI Training website

Collaborative Research 

Collaborative Research, developed by ORI

Collaborative Science, developed by Columbia University