{"id":1966,"date":"2024-10-31T16:11:32","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T21:11:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/officeofresearch\/research-integrity\/research-integrity\/"},"modified":"2026-04-03T11:43:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T16:43:45","slug":"responsible-ethical-conduct-research","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/officeofresearch\/research-integrity\/responsible-ethical-conduct-research\/","title":{"rendered":"Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Responsible and ethical conduct of research (RECR) involves the awareness and application of established professional norms and ethical principles in the performance of all research-related activities. At UWM, the administration, faculty, staff, and students share the responsibility of preserving the integrity of research conducted within the institution. In all research endeavors, we are guided by ethical behavior rooted in integrity, accountability, and responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NEW: Guidelines for Using AI in Research for UWM Students, Faculty, and Staff<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UWM Research Integrity Training<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

UWM\u2019s Research Integrity Training Policy (SAAP 14-7<\/a>) requires all UWM faculty and PI-approved academic staff to complete a set of research integrity training modules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The policy serves to foster high ethical standards through developed trainings and sets expectations for covering federal and institutional integrity, accountability, and responsibility standards for research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Research Integrity Training program is comprised of the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)<\/em> training through the CITI<\/a> program, and three internally developed Research Integrity Training<\/em> modules (Modules 01, 02, 03<\/em>) through Canvas<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Training Module<\/strong><\/td>Required or Optional<\/strong><\/td>Description<\/strong><\/td>Training System<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Performing Research or Creative Work at UWM<\/strong><\/td>Required<\/td>Addresses the training expectations of faculty and addresses the critical component of compliance.<\/td>Canvas<\/td><\/tr>
Responsible Conduct of Research<\/strong><\/td>Required<\/td>Provides essential guidance for faculty by promoting ethical research practices and fostering a culture of integrity.
Addresses the awareness and application of established professional norms and ethical principles in the performance of all activities related to research.<\/td>		CITI<\/td><\/tr>
Pre-Award Roles & Responsibilities<\/strong><\/td>Required<\/td>Addresses the essentials and best practices to develop, route, edit, and submit an application for sponsored funding.<\/td>Canvas<\/td><\/tr>
Post-Award Roles & Responsibilities<\/strong><\/td>Required<\/td>Addresses the planning, initiation, and best practices for managing a sponsored project.<\/td>Canvas<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

UWM\u2019s Research Integrity Training is required for all UWM faculty and PI-approved academic staff. The training is also highly recommended, though not required, for all staff involved in UWM research activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Access Guidance for Office of Research Online Trainings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Office of Research utilizes two training systems to host online training (Canvas<\/a> and
CITI). Access to both systems is necessary to complete both voluntary and mandatory
training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Canvas Research Integrity Training<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In order to access trainings in Canvas, go to the Office of Research Canvas Training Page<\/a> and enroll to access available trainings. The Office of Research Training Page includes multiple training modules covering a wide range of topics. The RIT Policy requires completion of Modules 1, 2, and 3. Compliance is documented through the completion of an attendance verification question associated with each module.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UWM Responsible Conduct of Research CITI Training<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

UWM uses the online CITI RCR training system to satisfy federal responsible conduct for research training requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is CITI RCR training?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n