Responsible Conduct of Research and Scholarship
Policy
Training Resources
1. CITI Training:
Stony Brook University is a subscriber to the web based CITI training program. The curriculum includes modules for Responsible Conduct of Research and Scholarship (RCRS) training in any of various academic disciplines.
- Go to https://www.citiprogram.org
- Log in with your CITI Username and Password (see above for registration information)
- Once you proceed, you will be directed to a page titled, "Main Menu" which shows the courses you are enrolled in for SBU. Click "Add a course or update your learner groups for SUNY - University at Stony Brook " to Enter or Re-enter a course.
- Choose “I would like to enroll in Responsible Conduct of Research courses.” You will have the opportunity to choose the RCRS course that most closely matches your discipline. Choices include biomedical research, social and behavioral sciences, humanities, and physical sciences.
- Enter and complete the course as outlined. You may return and complete modules at your leisure.
2. GRD 500 Sessions:
| Topic | Last Updated | |
| Journalism and Science | November 10, 2010 | |
| Data Management | November 10, 2010 | |
| Plagiarism | October 13, 2010 | |
| Ownership and Authorship | October 13, 2010 | |
| Mentoring | November 10, 2010 | |
| Scientific Misconduct | October 13, 2010 | |
| Integrity in Scholarship | October 13, 2010 | |
| Responsible Conduct of Research Involving Human Subjects | November 10, 2010 | |
| Responsible Conduct of Research Involving Laboratory Animals | November 10, 2010 |
3. Other Resources
- General RCRS Educational Resources: A comprehensive collection of RCRS resources offered by other institutions - listed by the Office of Research Integrity (ORI).
- Responding to Research Wrongdoing: A User Friendly GuideResponding to Research Wrongdoing: A User Friendly Guide Gerald P Koocher, Ph.D., ABPP
- American Board of Radiology Foundation - Educational Modules on Ethics and Professionalism (free, registration required)
Trainee Reporting and Tracking Database
Trainee Records are entered by Department Administrators in the eRCR system maintained by the OVPR. Department Administrators may request access to enter records at https://web.stonybrook.edu/research/rcr-request/Lists/RCRRequest/NewForm.aspx. You will be asked to log on with your NetID asUsername: SUNYSB.EDU\NetID
Password: NetID Password
Once approved, department administrators will be able to logon to the eRCR system at https://eweb.research.sunysb.edu/eRCR/.
Note:
- CITI Training will be automatically entered every Friday in the eRCR
system.
- You will need your NetID to log on to the eRCR system. For information on your NetID, see
http://it.cc.stonybrook.edu/accounts/netid.


