UW–Madison NSF RCR Training

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Policy Number:
UW-4023
Responsible Office:
Office of Research Policy and Integrity

University Policy

Rationale/​Purpose:

The National Science Foundation (NSF), by mandate of the U.S. Congress in the America Competes Act, Section 7009, requires all undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers supported by NSF research funding to receive training in responsible conduct of research (RCR).

UW–Madison National Science Foundation (NSF) Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training Requirement

Scope:

All undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers supported by NSF research funding at UW–Madison. 

Policy:
  1. The National Science Foundation, by mandate of the U.S. Congress in the America Competes Act, Section 7009, requires all undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers supported by NSF research funding to receive training in responsible conduct of research (RCR).
  2. All undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers supported by NSF research funding at UW–Madison must take the Responsible Conduct of Research course in Canvas. This training is also recommended for those not currently required to complete this course.
  3. This applies to all NSF awards granted for proposals submitted on or after January 4, 2010.
Related UW-Madison Policies:

UW-4021 UW–Madison Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training

Related UW–Madison Documents, Web Pages, or Other Resources:

Policy Administration

Approval Authority:
Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Education
Policy Manager:
Compliance Manager, Responsible Conduct of Research and Stem Cell Research Oversight
Contact:
Compliance Manager, Responsible Conduct of Research and Stem Cell Research Oversight -- Heather McFadden, heather.mcfadden@wisc.edu, (608) 890-2468
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