Training
It is important that the researchers and research staff are properly informed in federal standards and University policies regarding research.
Certifications
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Program
Prior to submitting research protocols for review and approval by the IACUC, IBC, or IRB, all research personnel listed on a study, regardless of their role, must complete courses in the web-based Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Program.
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HIPAA Training
Research activities that involve the access, recording, or use of private information must comply with HIPAA regulations. All research personnel involved with such activities must complete valid HIPAA training. The ORRC and HU Hospital offer suitable HIPAA trainings for researchers and other research personnel.
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NIH Certificate of Confidentiality
Certificates of Confidentiality (COCs) protect information, documents, and/or biospecimens that contain identifiable, sensitive information related to a research participant.
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Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training Workshop
The Howard University Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training Workshop is designed to provide graduate students with information and training on research ethics and integrity. The objective of the RCR workshop is to discuss and provide knowledge-based tools to address the often complex issues which confront scholars during the course of their research careers.
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Research Education and Training Resources
General Research
Animal Research
Biosafety
eCompliance (iRIS)
Weekly Virtual Application Submission Demonstration/Training
Zoom Meeting Link: https://howard.zoom.us/j/86345250512?pwd=ZFAwOStjTTMra3ZXVkdvUytWUjJrdz09
Meeting ID: 863 4525 0512
Meeting Passcode: 33330765
Mondays at noon except when the University is closed.
Export Controls
- Bureau of Industry Security (BIS) Online Training
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative Program (CITI)
- Controlled Unclassified Information Training
- Export Controls red Flags (Part 1)
- Export Controls red Flags (Part 2)
- Export Controls red Flags (Part 3)
- Export Control Laws
- 4 Key Concepts When Addressing Export Controls