Balancing confidentiality with data reproducibility requires researchers and IRB members to protect both research data and the participants from which it came. 

This brief animated video introduces how secure data retention can contribute to the reproduction and validation of research findings.

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The UK ORI Informed Consent Process Interactive Course includes training module that outline informed consent components, strategies, and resources for achieving a valid informed consent process.

Interactive Tool

As of January 1, 2024, new Human Research protocols cannot be submitted to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) for review and new Animal Research (IACUC) protocol submissions will be held from approval until the RCR training requirement is met and/or untrained University of Kentucky research personnel are removed. This includes both the online course completion as well as the in-person training session completion.

To register for a one (1) hour session, please visit the RCR In-Person Training/Discussion page. Sessions are posted as they become available. Please keep in mind the sessions have limited seating availability.

If you would like to be an RCR Trainer for your area and/or other areas, visit our website for more information.

The Vice President for Research (VPR) has purchased an iThenticate subscription for researchers including graduate students.  iThenticate (plagiarism-checking software) is now available for RCR-compliant researchers including graduate students.   

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