The University of Houston is committed to supporting responsible and ethical conduct of research and scholarship among its faculty, staff and students. A Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Program is designed to foster a culture of integrity, accountability, and transparency in all aspects of research. Upholding the highest ethical standards is essential—not only to ensure the credibility of scientific findings but also to maintain public trust and support for UH's world class research enterprise.

This program provides researchers at all career stages with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate ethical challenges, comply with regulations, and promote responsible research practices. Whether you're working with data, human subjects, animals, or collaborative teams, the RCR Program supports you in conducting research that is rigorous, reproducible, and ethically sound.

RCR Training Requirements

Requirements for training in Responsible (and Ethical) Conduct of Research (RCR/RECR) have been issued by federal funders/sponsors, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).  These requirements generally apply to all NSF and USDA awards, as well as select categories of NIH awards. 

If you are funded by NSF, NIH, or USDA, please read the training requirements carefully to ensure you remain in compliance.

2025 - 2026 Workshop Schedule

You can register now for the following sessions to satisfy some of the training requirements. We will also provide updates via email, our newsletter, and on the DOR website as agency-specific guidance emerges.

October 15: Navigating the IRB Process to Avoid Delays
November 12: RCR Programs: Grant Requirement
February 11: Research Integrity and Misconduct Regulatory Updates
March 11: Security and Management of Research Data

These workshops are open to all faculty, staff and students at UH and will include topic presentations followed by Q&A.