In-person and Virtual Training Available

Conducting research isn’t easy. You must work within established rules and frameworks, meet deadlines and more. But don’t let that discourage you.

IRB Presentations

Want to learn more information about the IRB and Human Subject Research?

IRB Presentation

CITI Program Training

Most of the training resources you'll complete as a researcher will be completed within the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Program. Depending on the type of research you're completing, you'll add a variety of modules with CITI.

If you are working with human subjects (IRB) or animals (IACUC), you need to complete CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Institute) prior to submitting a proposal. This research and ethics training raises awareness about several issues you may need to consider during your research project.

This is a series of online modules, followed by brief quizzes after each section. You must receive a passing score of at least 80% for each module quiz.

CITI Program Manual Login to CITI

Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training

We offer in-person and virtual training sessions for introductory Responsible Conduct of Research Training. This training contains materials for you to complete and review online, as well as a final session with our Responsible Conduct of Research Officer. The trainings found here can be done by yourself, or as a group training. Please note that RCR Training is required for any funded researcher and their project team.

RCR Training

Biological Safety Training

The Office of Research Integrity provides an online Biological Safety Training module available to all BSU faculty, staff, and students.

Biological Safety Training

Requirements for Federally Funded Researchers

As a federally funded researcher, there are additional training requirements you must meet. 

Training for Researchers

Peer Mentoring

We understand that conducting research in an ethical, transparent, and responsible way can be daunting. We're available for Peer Mentoring if you'd like to discuss your project-specific concerns.

Book a Mentoring Session