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  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Research Ethics
  • Graduate Education

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  • Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) courses are mandatory for trainees supported by NIH or NSF funding.
  • Current RCR courses often adhere strictly to NSF/NIH-recommended topics and utilize a low-effort, distributed teaching model.
  • While covering essential research ethics, traditional RCR courses may not fully address broader graduate student success factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To enhance traditional Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) courses.
  • To foster a stronger sense of community among graduate students.
  • To equip students with essential skills for navigating graduate school challenges and initiating research projects.

Main Methods:

  • Incorporated additional topics beyond standard RCR requirements.
  • Implemented an instructional model featuring a central instructor supported by faculty discussants.
  • Designed the course to complement technical coursework and address holistic student development.

Main Results:

  • The modified RCR course successfully met funding agency requirements.
  • Students reported enhanced community building and preparedness for graduate school challenges.
  • The revised approach effectively integrated essential life skills and research initiation preparation.

Conclusions:

  • An enhanced RCR course can effectively meet funding requirements while also fostering community and essential graduate school skills.
  • Integrating broader professional development into RCR training benefits students beyond technical research competence.
  • This model offers a framework for departments to improve the holistic training of future researchers.