Great research begins with informed training, ethical practices, and a supportive community committed to integrity. Whether you’re looking to build confidence in navigating real-world research scenarios or fulfill NIH Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training requirements, the CRTC has you covered. We’re excited to introduce CLNV 5000: Responsible Conduct of Research, a new, one-credit RCR course offered as part of our Master of Science in Clinical Investigation curriculum.
Taught by Lauren Baker, PhD, this course provides practical knowledge and skills for the responsible conduct of research, spanning issues of authorship; peer review; data confidentiality, management, sharing, and ownership; human subjects protections; collaboration; mentor-mentee relationships; conflicts of interest; research misconduct; and safe and supportive research environments. CLNV 5000 satisfies NIH’s requirements for instruction in the responsible conduct of research. The course encourages sensitivity to ethical issues in research, develops decision-making and communication skills for navigating challenges in research, and builds awareness of resources that support the responsible conduct of research.
Seminars are every Tuesday at 4pm: August 25, 2026 – December 1, 2026
| Session | Topic |
|---|---|
| Session #1 Sep. 1, 2026 | SMART Strategies for Professional Decision Making in Research *Required |
| Session #2 Sep. 8, 2026 | Conflicts of Interest in Research: Protecting Integrity While Pursuing Beneficial Relationships |
| Session #3 Sep. 15, 2026 | Will This Relationship Last? Successful Mentoring Relationships in Scientific Research |
| Session #4 Sep. 22, 2026 | Ethical Issues to Consider in Human Subjects Research |
| Session #5 Sep. 29, 2026 | Ethical Issues in Participatory, Citizen, and Community Science Research |
| Session #6 Oct. 6, 2026 | Exploring Dilemmas in Authorship, Peer Review, and Publishing |
| Session #7 Oct. 13, 2026 | Data Sharing and Management for Impact |
| Session #8 Oct. 20, 2026 | Responding to Suspected Wrongdoing in Research |
| Session #9 Oct. 27, 2026 | Research or Treatment? Ethical Issues in Comparative Effectiveness Research & Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trials |
| Session #10 Nov. 3, 2026 | Managing Biases to Improve Reproducibility in Science |
| Session #11 Nov. 10, 2026 | Science During Uncertainty: Maintaining Integrity while Navigating Shifting Federal Grant Research Priorities |
| Session #12 Nov. 17, 2026 | Race & Biomedical Research: Navigating the Ethical, Social and Scientific Issues |
| Session #13 Nov. 24, 2026 | Ethical Issues Arising in Research with People with Disabilities |
| Session #14 Dec. 1, 2026 | Challenges & Strategies for Responsible Animal Care & Use in Research |
Who can attend?
Many sponsors, programs, and awards require that trainees, fellows, participants, and scholars receiving their support complete training in the responsible conduct of research. This course is designed to satisfy that requirement through a flexible format in which participants select eight seminars over the course of the semester to meet the required training hours and earn course credit.
Only individuals actively enrolled in CLNV 5000: Responsible Conduct of Research may join these sessions. To receive credit, participants must attend sessions in their entirety and actively engage in discussions. Current tuition rates apply.
Learn more about eligibility for coursework in Clinical Investigation.
Explore RCR requirements.
Enrollment is closed
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Contact crtcmsci@wustl.edu to learn more!