Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
Texas State University is committed to fostering a culture of ethical, responsible, and compliant research. The Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) program provides training and education for students, postdocs, faculty, and staff engaged in sponsored research at Texas State University.
RCR training helps researchers develop the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct research with integrity while meeting sponsor requirements established by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF), and U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA).
Workshop Session Topics
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Session 1: Collaboration and Conflict
Explore ethical challenges that arise when working with colleagues, institutions, and external partners.
Topics Covered
- Personal, professional, and financial conflicts of interest
- Domestic and international research collaborations
- Managing competing commitments in research activities
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Session 2: Regulations and Policies
An overview of federal regulations and institutional requirements governing research.
Topics Covered
- Human Subjects Research (IRB)
- Animal Research (IACUC)
- Biosafety and laboratory safety requirements
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Session 3: Research Environment and Mentoring
Learn strategies for fostering ethical, productive, and inclusive research environments.
Topics Covered
- Mentor and mentee responsibilities
- Professional expectations and relationships
- Building healthy research environments
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Session 4: Research Misconduct
Understand research misconduct policies and reporting requirements.
Topics Covered
- Federal and state regulations
- University policies and procedures
- Research integrity expectations
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Session 5: Data Acquisition, Management, and Security
Examine best practices for collecting, analyzing, storing, and sharing research data.
Topics Covered
- Data collection and analysis
- Data ownership and stewardship
- Confidentiality and data sharing
- Research records and electronic laboratory notebooks
- Secure and ethical data use
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Session 6: Authorship and Peer Review
Discuss ethical publication practices and responsibilities within the peer review process.
Topics Covered
- Publication ethics
- Responsible authorship practices
- Peer review responsibilities
- Confidentiality in peer review
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Session 7: The Scientist and Society
Explore the broader responsibilities of researchers and the impact of research on society.
Topics Covered
- Ethical responsibilities of researchers
- Contemporary ethical issues in research
- Environmental and societal impacts of scientific research
Presenters Fall 2026 & Spring 2027
Program Details Coming Soon
We are currently finalizing presenter schedules and session descriptions for the 2026-2027 Responsible Conduct of Research Workshop Series. Additional details will be available by September 1, 2026.
Workshop Registration & Dates
| Workshop Series | Day 1 | Day 2 |
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| Series 1 (Fall 2026) | September 25, 2026 | October 2, 2026 |
| Series 2 (Fall 2026) | December 4, 2026 | December 11, 2026 |
| Series 3 (Spring 2027) | February 5, 2027 | February 12, 2027 |
| Series 4 (Spring 2027) | April 2, 2027 | April 9, 2027 |
Questions regarding workshops or training requirements may be directed to:
Research Integrity & Compliance
Texas State University
integrity@txstate.edu
512-245-1423
Research Integrity & Compliance
Promoting ethical, responsible, and compliant research at Texas State University.