Responsible Conduct of Research: Full-Day Course for Postdocs (Virtual)

The NIH has created a course specifically for postdocs that will use lectures, group discussions and case studies to explore the principles of research ethics. Certificates will be awarded to those who complete the course.

This course will help fulfill Ethics Training requirements for those of you applying for K awards or other fellowships and ensure that you are receiving guidance in line with what is expected in the extramural world. The course will also cover training responsible research to mentees as you move into roles of increased mentorship.

We will cover both the principles of research ethics and ethics in action. Among the topics we will be covering are:

• The impact of research misconduct on individuals, institutions, the scientific enterprise, and society
• The history and modern oversight of Animal and Human Subjects regulations
• Formal definitions of "Research Misconduct" and discussion about Questionable Research Practices
• An explanation of resources provided by NIH and how to find and use them
• How an investigation into research misconduct unfolds
• Data management; collection, protection, and sharing
• Mentor-mentee relationships
• Conflict of Interest
• Peer Review
• Expectations of trainees as scientists at NIH

Note: This training is required only once per training period.

American Sign Language interpreting services, CART services, and other reasonable accommodations are available upon request. Individuals who need interpreting services and/or other reasonable accommodations to participate in this event should contact OITE at [email protected] or the NIH Interpreting Office directly at [email protected]. Requests should be made at least five business days in advance, when possible, in order to ensure interpreter availability.