As per the , Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) is the responsibility of researchers, institutions, and the Tri-Agencies. "For researchers, this implies duties of honest and thoughtful inquiry, rigorous analysis, commitment to the dissemination of research results, and adherence to the use of professional standards (2021)." For institutions and the Tri-Agencies, "it calls for a commitment to foster and maintain an environment that supports and promotes the responsible conduct of research (2021)."
As a recipient of Tri-Agency funding, ÂÜÀòÉäÇø is required to adhere to this framework and develop and apply its own RCR policies to all research conducted under its jurisdiction. ÂÜÀòÉäÇø is also required to provide training opportunities to ensure comprehensive and consistent understanding of research responsibilities as well as compliance with the highest standards associated with all aspects of research.
ÂÜÀòÉäÇø Researchers and Scholars - What do you need to do?
ÂÜÀòÉäÇø expects the highest standards of integrity from its researchers, trainees, students and staff. As such, adherence to this framework, Tri-Agency policies, as well as ÂÜÀòÉäÇø policies and procedures is required.
In order to be in compliance with ÂÜÀòÉäÇø's RCR strategy, it is strongly recommended that all ÂÜÀòÉäÇø researchers complete the CITI RCR online training program (described below). After completing the RCR online training course, researchers will be provided with a certificate of completion. Researchers can, if they wish, upload this certificate to Romeo through the 'Responsible Conduct of Research Certification' form. It is recommended that researchers encourage their trainees, students and research staff to complete this training.
Online RCR Training
Through the Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research (SPOR) initiative, ÂÜÀòÉäÇø is a member of Network of Networks (N2) and as such, all ÂÜÀòÉäÇø researchers, trainees, students, and staff have free access to the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Program, which offers high quality, web-based, Canadian instruction on a variety of research topics, including RCR.
To access the courses:
- Step 1: Go to and click on "Register" on the top right of the webpage
- Step 2: Select your organization affiliation (ÂÜÀòÉäÇø)
- Step 3: Fill in your personal information
- Step 4: Create a username and password
- Step 5: Choose your country of residence and contact preferences
- Step 6: Choose the type of role that best defines you (i.e. researcher, research staff, student, etc.)
- Step 7: Select the courses you would like to register in (please note: you can add and remove courses at a later date if desired)