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NIH Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)

Last Updated: May 19, 2025 2:26:51 PM PDT
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Information on NIH Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR).

Responsible conduct of research (RCR) is defined as "the practice of scientific investigation with integrity." It involves the awareness and application of established professional norms and ethical principles in the performance of all activities related to scientific research. Projects funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) have specific requirements regarding training in RCR. Please note that RCR training is separate from human subjects training required for Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions.

To learn more about the most current and comprehensive information on our institution's RCR training requirements, policies, and available training opportunities. Please refer to our Responsible Conduct of Research Institutional Plan Blink page.

Training Options at UC San Diego
For the latest information you can visit these pages on Training Requirements and How To Obtain These Trainings.

For more information or questions email researchadmin@ucsd.edu.