About RCR
Michigan Technological University is committed to Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) and aligns its guidance with resources from the Office of Research Integrity (ORI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), and National Science Foundation (NSF). RCR training is required for researchers at all levels of their professional development: Undergraduate, Graduate, Post-doctoral Researchers, and New Researchers at Michigan Tech, including tenure track faculty, research scientists and engineers, and anyone else whose work includes research, scholarship or creative works.
The overall goal of RCR training is to empower researchers with the ability to make responsible and ethical decisions by providing them with an understanding of common pitfalls that can derail a successful research program. In addition to supporting the development of researchers, these training programs and courses also fulfill the University’s obligations to sponsors of our research programs.
| Category | Required Training | Offered | NIH | NSF | NIFA |
| Undergraduate | CITI Basic RCR Training |
Online |
No* | Yes | Yes |
| Graduate (coursework only) | Basic RCR (Masters) | Fall Orientation (Masters) | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Graduate (Masters, PhD) |
Basic RCR (Masters)
Approved Advanced RCR Course (PhD) |
Fall Orientation (Masters)
In-person - see course list (PhD) |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Graduate (Masters, PhD) completing degrees off campus |
Basic RCR (Masters)
CITI Advanced RCR Training |
Fall Orientation (Masters)
Online, offered on demand |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PostDocs | PostDoc RCR Training | In-person - Spring | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Faculty | RCR Orientation | In-person - Fall / Spring | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Staff | CITI Advanced RCR Training | Online | No* | Yes | Yes |
*in person training requirement for all personnel on grant to be completed by PI and is explained in each applicable NIH grant
Detailed information for each category and regulations is available on the Policies and Procedures page. Additional information for Advanced RCR Courses and how to submit a course for review is available on the Advanced RCR Courses page. Please review the FAQ page if you have any questions. If the FAQ page does not address your questions please contact RCR-l@mtu.edu.