Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) at Texas Tech, part of Research & Innovation, provides education and guidance on ethical research practices, training, plagiarism screening, financial disclosure, and research integrity.
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Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
Responsible Research provides RCR education and guidance on effective research practices such as data management, personnel management, time management, safety in research operations, intellectual property, management of conflict of interest, ethical use of humans in research, ethical use of animals in research, social responsibility for research, effective collaboration, and research misconduct.
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About These Resources
Learn more about the tools and resources available through Responsible Conduct of Research.
- RCR Training
- We educate research trainees in essential areas of Responsible Research, promoting the integration of responsible practices throughout their careers.
- iThenticate
- For Faculty & Researchers (On Request) to screen grant proposals and scholarly papers for plagiarism. iThenticate is not available to students. Read the Al Detection Use Guidelines from the Office of Student Conduct.
- Investigator Financial Disclosure
- Anyone at TTU involved in externally funded projects, including project directors, investigators, and those responsible for project design, conduct, or reporting, must submit annual disclosures, which may also apply to collaborators, consultants, or students
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