July 31, 2023

Changes to Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training Requirements for National Science Foundation (NSF)

For Proposals Submitted or Due Starting July 31, 2023

The National Science Foundation’s Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training requirement has expanded to include all faculty and senior personnel supported by NSF for proposals submitted or due on or after July 31, 2023. RCR training is intended to help sensitize the university research community to the wide range of ethical and professional issues that must be considered to ensure a climate of research integrity. Visit the Responsible Conduct of Research page on the Office of Research website for more information, including RCR training contacts.

UW provides training for all researchers supported by NSF through the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI). Information on accessing the training is available on the RCR Training Instructions page.