2026 Responsible Conduct of Research Seminar Series

Responsible research is more than following the rules—it’s about fostering a culture of integrity, accountability and trust. The Office for Research’s Research Integrity and Compliance team will offer the 2026 Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Seminar Series for faculty, staff and students involved in research. These one-hour, in-person seminars provide practical guidance on topics that matter throughout the research process, including research misconduct, conflicts of interest, human and animal research, data management, research security, collaborative research, peer review, and responsible authorship and publication. In-person RCR training is required for researchers supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) but is open to anyone, including projects supported by agencies such as NSF and USDA. Students learning about research or working in research labs are also encouraged to attend.

The remaining 2026 seminars are:
• Sept. 8 (Data Management; Research Security)
• Oct. 13 (Collaborative Research)
• Nov. 10 (Peer Review)
• Dec. 1 (Responsible Authorship and Publication)

These remaining sessions are held from 5–6 p.m. at Pond Student Union North/Middle Fork Meeting Rooms (3rd Floor).

Responsible research is everyone’s responsibility. Join Research Integrity and Compliance and make RCR part of your research journey.

Contact sandyanthony@isu.edu to receive calendar invitations for the series and ensure proper documentation of training attendance.