About the In-Person Training Requirement

NSF-Funded

Undergraduate students paid in whole or in part from covered projects funded by NSF must complete at least one hour of discussion-based RCR instruction. It is strongly encouraged that this instruction be focused on the topic of research misconduct.

NIH-Funded

Applicable NIH-funded undergraduate students must complete at least 8 hours of discussion-based RCR instruction.

Timeline for Training Completion

The in-person training must be completed within the first year of being appointed to the project or before the applicable person graduates or otherwise leaves the Institute even if that imposes a shorter deadline.

Training Requirement Criteria

At the discretion of the PI or School, applicable undergraduate students shall fulfill the in-person RCR compliance training requirement by either:

Compliance Training Matrix

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