Responsible Conduct in Research (RCR) Training for Bioscientists
All UCLA bioscience postdocs are eligible to participate in Responsible Conduct in Research (RCR) and Rigor and Reproducibility training courses listed below. Rather than enrolling for course credit, postdocs can audit these classes for a certificate of completion.
RCR and Rigor and Reproducibility Courses
Introductory RCR Training
- Course: MIMG C234
- Target Audience: Postdocs and graduate students at any stage of their training who are bioscientists doing bench or computational research
- Format: Combination of brief lectures and small-group case-study discussions
- When: Spring Quarter, Tuesdays, 12:00 – 2:00 PM or Fridays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM; 10 two-hour, in-person sessions.
Refresher RCR Training
- Course: RCR Refresher course
- Target Audience: Late-stage postdocs and graduate students doing bench, clinical or computational research
- Format: Workshop style course focused on developing a culture of RCR as a mentor
- When: October 7-29, 2025 on Tuesday and Wednesday, 9:00 – 10:30 AM, via Zoom
- Enroll now: Registration Link
Rigor and Reproducibility Training
- Course: MOL BIO 235
- Target Audience: Postdocs and graduate students at any stage of their training who are bioscientists doing bench or computational research
- Format: Combination of lecture and small-group discussions, centered around videos, literature, and case-studies
- When: Fall Quarter, Thursdays from 9:00 -10:00 AM in BSRB 154
- Enrollment will start in late summer
RCR Materials for Fellowship and Grant Writing
Most Recent RCR Course Syllabi
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Most Recent Rigor and Reproducibility Course Syllabus
Boilerplate Descriptions of RCR Training
- You may use this provided text in your proposal, but you will need to customize for your program/fellowship and confirm that it meets the requirements of your funding agency.
- For NIH-type Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship Applications
- For NIH-type K-Award Applicants
- For NIH-type Training Grant Applications
(This text is aimed at bench or computational programs for PhD students/postdocs. CTSI has a broader boilerplate text that suits a wider range of programs.)
Records of RCR Training Participation
- Records of Faculty and Trainee participation in MIMG C234 and the RCR Refresher Course for purposes of training grant preparation are available upon request.
- Please send a request to LTalton@mednet.ucla.edu
