Office of Research



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Responsible Conduct of Research

Responsible conduct of research starts with understanding the definitions, regulations, and procedures for handling allegations, and case histories. For additonal information, please refer to the following links. Some of the following documents are provided in PDF format. You will need the free Acrobat Reader software at the Adobe Website.

Rowan Policy and Procedures for Allegations of Misconduct in Scholarly Work (Click for Word version)
Federal Definitions and Regulations
Historical Cases

In accordance with the University senate resolution on ethical conduct of research, web-based training is now available for faculty and students. As of February 1, 2008, faculty receiving research awards will be REQUIRED to complete the training as a condition of their award.

In order to view the web-based program, follow the link below to the CITI web site and click on the link at the top of the page for "RCR Course." Then click on "Continue to Register for the RCR Course" and follow the directions for registering as a user. You will then be able choose the course that is most appropriate for your field:

Social Sciences/Behavioral
Physical Sciences/Engineering
Humanities

When you complete all of the course modules, you will be able to print out a certificate of completion. If you need to stop and re-enter the site, you can do so through the link from this page and continue as a registered user.

If you have any questions or need assistance, contact Gautam Pillay, Associate Provost for Research at pillay@rowan.edu.

Web-based Training in Responsible Conduct of Research for Faculty and Students