Required Training

Biomedical Research Integrity: Responsible Conduct of Research Training

Who is required to take this training?

NIH-funded trainees and others as specified in the Notice of Award for the project(s) on which they are supported. Federal policy requires that all pre-and post-doctoral researchers supported by NIH training grants receive training in the responsible conduct of research. Typically, researchers need eight hours of instruction every four years.

This opportunity is open to all eligible persons regardless of race, sex or other identity. NIH-funded researchers with a UW NetID are eligible.

Training Schedule:

All events are from 8:30 am-4:30 pm, at the UW Husky Union Building (HUB), North Ballroom, in-person only. See: HUB Directions and Parking.

• August 26, 2025: Agenda and Presenters, Plan for Instruction
• September 10, 2026: Register
• August 31, 2027: Register
• September 7, 2028: Register
• August 29, 2029: Register
• September 6, 2030: Register

Registration

Registration closes three weeks prior to each training event or when we reach capacity (400 people). 

The University of Washington is committed to providing access and accommodation in its services, programs, and activities. To make a request connected to a disability or health condition contact the Office of Research at uwbri@uw.edu by August 5, 2025. For parking: Request Disability Parking.

If you need accommodations beyond what UW can provide, please contact your NIH Program Officer to explore options.

Related Policies and Regulations:

• NIH Sourcebook: Responsible Conduct of Research Training.
• Update on the Requirement for Instruction in the Responsible Conduct of Research
  (2019 NIH Notice Number: NOT-OD-10-019)
• Updated Guidance: Requirement for Instruction in the Responsible Conduct of Research
  (2022 Notice Number: NOT-OD-22-055)
• Office of Research Integrity: Responsible Conduct of Research

Resources

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Reporting and Preventing Misconduct: Resources

Personnel:

Oversight

• Malia Fullerton, Director, Biomedical Research Integrity Program, smfllrtn@uw.edu
• Mandy Morneault, Chief Administrative Office, Office of Research, vicka@uw.edu
• Mari Ostendorf, Vice Provost for Research, Office of Research, ostendor@uw.edu

Administration

• David Bellard, Assistant Director of Communications and Creative Strategy, dbellard@uw.edu
• Melissa Cox, Manager of Education Systems, Office of Research, mdcox@uw.edu 
• Heather Herrera, Executive Assistant to the Vice Provost for Research, herrerah@uw.edu
• Laurie Stephan, Associate Director for Learning, Office of Research, lauries@uw.edu

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