Required Training for Research Misconduct
define research misconduct as “fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism in proposing, performing, or reviewing research, or in reporting research results.” Faculty, staff, and students of KSU are expected to conform to the highest ethical and legal standards in research and creative activities. The scholarly misconduct policy is located in the .
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has numerous resources and information regarding the responsible conduct of research.
Responsible Conduct of Research Training
Ideally, all researchers will receive formal (or at least informal) RCR training at various points in their careers. Currently, there are no systematic training requirements for all researchers. This is an area that is continually examined and reevaluated at the national level.
- For example, see the
In addition, the Office of Research will require RCR training for any postdoctoral researchers supported by funds from our office.
Some researchers are required to complete RCR training per federal sponsor requirements:
- All investigators on projects supported by (submissions starting July 31, 2023; students and trainees paid for NSF funds for submissions prior to July 31, 2023)
- Trainees supported by (fellowships and training grants, including NRSA fellowships)