Responsible Conduct in Research Course for Postdocs

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

kdumbaug@hsph.harvard.edu

Registration.

DATE/TIME:

Faculty of Arts and Sciences: 12:10 - 1:30 PM, Mondays, October 26, November 2, 9, and 16

Longwood Medical Area (LMA): 12:00 - 1:20 PM, Tuesdays, October 27, November 3, 10, and 17.

Location will be announced upon registration

 

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 to meet the criteria required to apply for extramural grants and fellowships.  PLEASE NOTE:  Eligibility is limited to postdoctoral fellows in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, the Cambridge professional schools, HSPH, and HMS/HDMS "quad" postdocs.  (However, quad postdocs should check with the HMS postdoc office about the HMS RCR course offering as well.)  Postdoctoral fellows with primary appointments at affiliated teaching hospitals are not eligible to enroll in this course.

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 foster 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. Upon registration you will receive the reading assignments to prepare for each session.

Enrollment

To reserve a place in one of the two sections of the course, please e-mail Taryn Sullivan, Staff Assistant, Harvard University Office of Postdoctoral Affairs taryn_sullivan@harvard.edu. Phone: (617) 495-9228.

Please include:
1. Your contact information:
Name, Harvard Department, Address, phone number and e-mail address.
2. Information about your work and support system:
name of fellowship program, year in program (1st, 2nd, etc), name of advisor and/or mentor, general area of research.
3. Prior certification in responsible conduct of research, program and year certified
4. Preferred section of the course (Longwood or Cambridge).