The UTCVM understands the importance of responsible conduct of research (RCR) and encourages its faculty, staff, and students to continually pursue training opportunities in compliance, safety, and research ethics. All students in the Comparative and Experimental Medicine (CEM) graduate program are required to complete RCR training.

UTIA Compliance Information

UT Policy on Misconduct in Research and Service

RCR Training Opportunities

• UTIA Compliance Office
• UT Office of Research
• Programs Approved for CEM graduate student requirement (see CEM Graduate Student Handbook for more information)
  
  • UTIA Online RCR Training
  • UT RCR Online Training Programs
  • CEM 525: Research Ethics for the Life Sciences (taught in fall semester). How good research conduct and knowing the rules of science can enable success in life science research. Bioethics is not a focus.

More Information

• UTIA Pendergrass Library Research Guide
• Research Ethics for Scientists: A Companion for Students. [E-book for UT-affiliated users] Stewart N, ed. Wiley Blackwell, Chichester, UK, 2011

NIH Public Access Policy

IDP Resources

NIH IDP Information

UT's Institutional IDP Program

myIDP (develop your own plan)