RSP Hosts Webinar on Responsible Conduct of Research

WSU’s Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP) will host a webinar on “Educating for the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR): Strategies for Research Institutions” on Thursday,  April 8, from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m., in 005 Library Annex on the WSU main campus.

Presented by Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R), the webinar is free of charge. Seating is limited to 40. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to Ellen Reinsch Friese (ellen.friese@wright.edu) by Wednesday, April 7, at 5:00 p.m..

The webinar is intended for those responsible for research training grants, especially research educators and program directors.  Individuals involved in the activities of research compliance committees on campus may also find the webinar helpful.

According to PRIM&R, “while this webinar will focus on education in the responsible conduct of biomedical research, the topics are also relevant to broader areas of graduate and post-graduate research education.”

For more information, see the PRIMR webinar website.

Jan. 12 Faculty Workshop Covers Ethical Standards in the Responsible Conduct of Research

Dr. Jack Bantle, WSU vice president for research and graduate studies, invites Wright State University faculty to a lunchtime workshop on “Ethical Standards in the Conduct of Research” on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010, from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in E156 Student Union on the WSU main campus.

Wright State University supports efforts to provide education in the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR).  One component of RCR education is to clearly define “research misconduct” and clarify the process for handling allegations of misconduct in research.  This guidance has been incorporated into Wright Way Policy #2101, “Administrative Procedures for Allegations of Research Misconduct.”

It is the policy of Wright State University that the highest ethical standards in the conduct of research be maintained. These standards apply to all members of the university community (faculty, staff, and students) who may be involved in research, scholarship, or creative activities whether supported by internal or external funds.

Pizza and refreshments will be provided to workshop participants. Please RSVP to Jan Power (rsp@wright.edu; 775-2425). The deadline for registration is Friday, Jan. 8, 2010.

New WSU Policy on Ethical Standards in Research

Wright State University adopted a new policy on the “Ethical Standards in the Conduct of Research” as of September 8, 2008. This policy will be incorporated into the Wright Way Policy #2101 and is being implemented campus-wide. The ethical standards in the conduct of research apply to all members of the university community (faculty, staff, and students) who may be involved in research, scholarship, or creative activities whether supported by internal or external funds.

Research and Sponsored Programs will hold a lunchtime workshop on the new policy on Thursday, Oct. 16, from 12:00–1:00 p.m. in E156 Student Union. Pizza and refreshments will be provided to participants. RSVP to Jan Power at 775-2425 if you plan to attend.