In all academic and research pursuits, the College and University are committed to the highest standards of integrity, ethics, and the responsible conduct of research. Sound practices in these areas are fundamentally necessary for academic and research excellence, maintaining the reputation of the College and University, and fostering public trust in science.

1. Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) Overview

2. Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Modules

3. CNS RCR Seminars and Workshops

Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) Overview

OSP guidelines for RCR may be found here.

Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Modules

If your research involves human subjects, you may be required to complete training available through the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) program. More information may be found here. 

CNS RCR Seminars and Workshops

CNS periodically offers these events, whose topics may include research misconduct, responsible authorship and publication, peer review, and conflict of interest avoidance. The Office of the Vice President for Research offers face-to-face training, information about which can be found here.