Research Integrity Training
OSU offers a range of required research integrity trainings through the CITI Program. Additional training resources are also available through the Office of Research Integrity’s programs on this page.
OSU researchers are required to disclose their financial interests to OSU, manage potential conflicts, and complete training on related investigator responsibilities, federal regulations, and university policy.
OSU researchers and personnel using animals for teaching, research or experimentation are required to complete CITI training on animal care and use, IACUC and related topics.
The OSU Institutional Review Board (IRB) requires all individuals conducting research involving human subjects to complete training in the protection of human subjects prior to submitting applications for review.
Export control regulations apply to all OSU employees. You may be required to complete training if you are working with export-controlled items, tech data or materials, or if you received Federal funding.
OSU researchers with Federal funding are required to complete research security training.
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training
RCR training provides basic information about accepted practices in scientific inquiry. Requirements are organized by funding agency and resources are available to support your training efforts at every career stage.