Responsible conduct of research (RCR) is an important aspect of being an effective scholar. Michigan Tech has developed several training programs, based on different content areas, to support graduate students in their professional development and to fulfill obligations to sponsors of our research programs.
Basic Training Requirements
All graduate students must complete basic RCR training. This training must be completed by graduate students within their first two semesters at Michigan Tech, or a registration hold will be placed on the student's account. Students may not graduate or enter candidacy mode if the training is not complete.
To fulfill this requirement, students may either:
- attend the Graduate School's on-campus orientation program (held before the start of each semester), or
- complete online Orientation to Graduate Studies and Research.
Advanced Training Requirements
Graduate students must complete advanced RCR training by the end of their third semester. Students may not graduate or apply for candidacy if the training is not completed.
Students enrolled in online- and coursework-only degree programs may complete the advanced RCR training requirement by taking the online course available through the CITI Program.
Students enrolled in research degree programs (MS Thesis/Report or PhD), must take one of the pre-approved courses for advanced RCR training to meet the University’s advanced RCR training requirement. Students must have completed an advanced RCR course to enter candidacy.
Completing Training
Advanced Training for Students | Requirements |
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MS Thesis/Report, PhD | Pre-approved course for advanced RCR training |
Online, MS Coursework | Advanced online CITI training course |
Records of completion of RCR training can be viewed in MyMichiganTech.
Program-Specific Training
Graduate programs may require additional training for their students. Graduate program directors for each program have more information.
Students conducting research with human or animal subjects will need to complete additional training prior to beginning their research. Contact the Research Integrity Office for more information and assistance.