Responsible Conduct in Research Course for Postdocs

Karin Dumbaugh, DSc, Instructor in International Management,  Harvard School of Public Health

kdumbaug@hsph.harvard.edu

Fall registration and dates TBA

DATES:

TIME: 12:00-1:30pm

Catered lunch provided. No charge to postdoctoral fellows.

Individuals considering applying for grants and fellowships from federal and private sponsors are invited to participate in training offered through Harvard’s institutional Responsible Conduct in Research (RCR) course. Through four, 1-½ hour sessions, this course is designed to provide a comprehensive curriculum through a case study methodology that covers the major areas of research integrity, a vital component for scholars conducting scientific research, and other topics to help new scholars carry out projects in an effective, efficient, and responsible manner. The course is designed meet the criteria required to apply for extramural grants and fellowships.

It is the intention of the instructor

• to address common concerns of junior researchers on their journey to becoming independent researchers and members of the community of scholars
• to provide certification to participants that satisfy the requirements of Federal sponsors regarding training in Responsible Conducts of Research
• to familiarize participants with Research Administration staff and the assistance they can provide

The learning environment will be mutually supportive discussions, using short cases studies or vignettes and presentations by the instructor and Research Administration staff. Limited readings are required, with links to CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative) that lead to more in-depth information on each topic. Each participant will be assigned to a three-person team, for small group discussions.

Course Outline

Guest Speakers

Reading Materials (Case 1 A Supplement)

In-Class Presentation