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).
All undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers supported by NSF research funding at UW–Madison.
Policy:
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).
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.
This applies to all NSF awards granted for proposals submitted on or after January 4, 2010.