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    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Here is a list of frequently asked questions about the Responsible Conduct of Research trainings and requirements. Click on each question to expand and reveal the answer.

    Are the face-to-face RCR trainings offered during the summer?

    Currently, the face-to-face RCR training workshops are only offered in February.

    My work does not require me to have knowledge of certain subject groups. Must I attend those portions of the RCR training series?

    The NIH requirement for RCR training is for a total of 8 hours of face-to-face training.

    I took the CITI training online. Do I have to take the face-to-face training?

    It depends on the funder. In order to satisfy the NIH RCR requirement, you must participate in the 8 hours of face-to-face training.

    I took the RCR training at another university. Must I repeat the RCR training?

    The Office of the Vice President for Research will review written requests for credit for prior RCR training with appropriate supporting documentation.

    Does my academic Department/Major course that covers Responsible Conduct of Research satisfy the RCR requirement?

    A course can only satisfy the RCR requirement if it is pre-approved by the Office of the Vice President for Research.

    How do I confirm that I completed the RCR Requirement?

    The Office of the Vice President for Research can verify full participation in online CITI training or face-to-face training. Your student transcript will indicate satisfactory completion for credit-bearing UConn or UConn Health RCR courses.

    What happens if I do not fulfill the RCR requirement?

    If you do not fulfill the RCR requirement, you cannot be paid with federal funds to work on the federally-funded grant.

    Will I be notified by the Office of the Vice President for Research that I need to take RCR training?

    If you are being paid on a Federal grant with an RCR training requirement, the Principal Investigator (PI) will inform you that you must satisfy the RCR requirement.

    If I am not currently required by my funder to complete RCR training, can I still register for the RCR face-to-face training?

    Yes, anyone may participate in the online or face-to-face trainings; however, individuals who are required by their funder have priority for registering. You may also choose to complete the training in advance of anticipated funding.