Responsible Conduct of Research

The Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Program, codified in SMU policy 10.1, ensures that research at SMU is conducted in an ethical manner and in compliance with applicable rules and regulations. The program requires that all researchers and students applying for external funding complete Responsible Conduct of Research training. In addition, all funding proposals must be analyzed for plagiarism before they can be submitted to the funding entity.

Research Handbook

Details about the RCR program can now be found in the Research Handbook.

In-Person Seminar

A Responsible Conduct of Research in-person certificate-granting seminar will be offered each semester for incoming PhD students and PhD students still taking coursework. PhD students must successfully complete the seminar in order to receive federal funds.

The Spring 2020 seminar will take place on Tuesday, March 10 from 8:30 AM - 5 PM in Heroy 153.

Incoming PhD students must complete this requirement within their first semester at SMU, and successful completion of the RCR seminar is only required once while at SMU.

Contact Alan Itkin, Assistant Dean of Graduate Studies, with any questions.

Guidance

We offer guidance for planning your research project. To discuss your specific research plans, please email the Compliance Coordinator or call at 214-768-4204.