All FAU students are expected to adhere to the Code of Academic Integrity (University Regulations, Chapter 4, Regulation 4.001) and the Student Code of Conduct (University Regulations, Chapter 4, Regulation 4.007).
Upon entry, all students in the IB Program must complete Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training. RCR training is available online through CITI and discussed in the Integrative Biology 1 (BSC 6390) course. In addition, FAU offers a 2-credit RCR course (EDG 6364) via the College of Education. All IB PhD students must complete the appropriate online RCR training in addition to the BSC 6390 course. CITI online training should be completed within the first semester of enrollment.
Students working on federally-funded projects MUST complete RCR training through the online CITI program. For more information on Grant RCR Training Requirements see Responsible Conduct of Research within FAU's Division of Research webpage. CITI RCR training is valid for three years after which this training must be renewed.
In addition to RCR, and also prior to beginning their research, students working with human subjects and/or other vertebrates must complete Human Subjects (IRB) and/or Animal Care (IACUC) training respectively. Additional details and related forms can be found at FAU Division of Research Forms. IRB and IACUC trainings are good for three years. After three years have elapsed, these trainings must be renewed.
Additional academic and research ethics resources, including mandatory reading for all Integrative Biology PhD students titled “What is Plagiarism?” Details on plagiarism prevention tools, available through the FAU CANVAS website. All new Integrative Biology PhD students must review all of the above listed materials and sign the PLAGIARISM FORM within two weeks of matriculation.
