Responsible Conduct of Research

Responsible Conduct of Research Program at the University of North Texas is committed to educating and supporting our community of scholars in the ethical foundations of research. In order to accomplish this goal, UNT’s RCR Program provides education and training in the following areas:  

• Publication Practices and Responsible Authorship
• Mentoring
• Peer Review
• Care and Use of Animals in Research
• Human Subjects Research

Starting on July 31, 2023, all principal investigators, co-principal investigators, senior personnel, undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) must complete Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research (RCR) Training, including training in mentorship. This is outlined in Part B of Chapter IX of the Proposal & Award Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 23-1). Funding cannot be awarded until RCR training is complete.

This requirement can be completed via the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) program. For instructions on how to register for CITI and sign up for the RCR course, see below.

Register for CITI:

1. Visit the CITI Log In page: https://www.citiprogram.org/index.cfm?pageID=14
2. Set up an account by clicking on “Register.” UNT does not have Single Sign On (“Log In Through My Organization” active at this time).
3. Affiliate with the University of North Texas (Denton, TX)
4. Scroll down to “Institutional Courses”
5. Click on the blue “View Courses” button next to “University of North Texas (Denton, TX)”
6. Scroll down to a light gray box titled “Learner Tools for the University of North Texas (Denton, TX)”.
7. Click on the first bullet: “Add a Course”.
8. Review content on the Select Curriculum page and answer the questions to enroll in appropriate courses and
9. Click the blue "Submit" button at the bottom of the page.
10. This will return you the active CITI courses page. Review the options under the Courses Ready to Begin header and click the blue "Start Now" button on the course you'd like to begin. 

Fall 2022 Workshops

To register for a workshop, visit our events page or click on the workshop title below.  The zoom link will be provided to all registered attendees prior to the workshop. All UNT Faculty, Staff, and Students are welcome to attend.

Spring 2023 Workshops

To register for a workshop, visit our events page or click on the workshop title below.  The zoom link will be provided to all registered attendees prior to the workshop. All UNT Faculty, Staff, and Students are welcome to attend.

• Previous WorkShops

  University of North Texas Responsible Conduct of Research Program

  To register for a workshop, visit our events page or click on the workshop title below.  The zoom link will be provided to all registered attendees prior to the workshop. All UNT Faculty, Staff, and Students are welcome to attend.

  Note: These workshops will satisfy RCR training requirements and TGS travel grant RCR requirements.

  September 10, 2020 at 4 p.m. CST View Zoom Recording View Slideshow	IRB- Human Subjects Research This workshop will provide information on how to prepare a human subjects application for submission and will help prepare you to get your research protocol approved.
  October 8, 2020 at 4 p.m. CST Held via Zoom	Conflict of Interest This workshop will provide an overview of the UNT COI program. Training will focus on determining the difference between research conflicts of interest (RCOI) and institutional conflicts of interests (ICOI). We will also cover the required training if you are a PI on a federally-funded grant.
  November 12, 2020 at 4 p.m. CST Held via Zoom	Biosafety This workshop will provide an overview of UNT's biosafety program. We will focus on lab safety and provide guidance on biological safety and risk assessment for work involving biological agents and genetically modified organisms.
  January 19, 2021 at 4 p.m. CST View Zoom Recording View Slideshow	General IRB Training This workshop will provide an overview of the Institutional Review Board, provide information on how to prepare a human subjects application for submission, and will discuss the review and approval process.
  February 16, 2021 at 4 p.m. CST Canceled Due to University Closure	International and Multi-Institutional Collaborations in Human Subjects Research This workshop will provide an overview of the special considerations when conducting human subjects research in conjunction with domestic and international collaborators.
  March 16th, 2021 at 4 p.m. CST Held via Zoom	Export Controls This workshop will cover the laws and regulations set forth by the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Treasury Department as the bases for restricting use of and access to controlled information, goods, and technology with respect to research for reasons of national security or protection of trade.
  April 1st, 2021 at 4 p.m. CST View Zoom Recording	Publication Practices and Responsible Authorship This workshop will cover the principles that apply to responsible publication practices for research study results in paper or electronic media, whether published or prepared for local use, in scientific disciplines or the humanities, and whether intended for the dissemination of new discoveries and ideas or for published reviews of existing knowledge.
  April 20th, 2021 at 4 p.m. CST Cancelled	Animal Research and Biosafety This workshop will provide an overview of UNT's Animal Research and Biosafety program. We will focus on federal, state, and local regulations and institutional policies regarding animal research and lab safety, as well as provide guidance on biological safety and risk assessment for work involving biological agents and genetically modified organisms.
  May 18th, 2021 at 4 p.m. CST View Zoom Recording View Slideshow	Managing Research Data This workshop provides you with basic strategies to manage research data. Topics covered will include best practices for retention and archiving, naming conventions, file formats for long-term access, data security, and backup options.
  January 24,2022 at 2 p.m. CST Held via Zoom View Slideshow	IRB- Human Subjects Research This workshop will provide information on how to prepare a human subjects application for submission and will help prepare you to get your research protocol approved.
  February 22nd,2022 at 2 p.m. CST Held via Zoom *a recording of the training will be available following the training	Data Management This workshop will provide an overview of research data management at UNT. The training will explain the importance of good data management as well as responsible acquisition, management, sharing and ownership of data.
  March 14,2022 at 2 p.m. CST Held via Zoom *a recording of the training will be available for the following	Biosafety This workshop will provide an overview of the UNT Biosafety program and how it overlaps with other areas of compliance. We will provide training regarding the framework required to conduct ethical and compliant research. We will also discuss how to meet humane and scientific standards.
  April 18th,2022 at 2 p.m. CST Held via Zoom *a recording of the training will be available for the following	International Affiliations in Research This workshop will provide an overview of the importance of transparency related to foreign relationships and activities. The workshop will include training for disclosing international affiliations and provide resources and guidance related to compliance obligations to federal sponsors.