UROP is committed to scientific and ethical integrity in all research activities with which our students and mentors are associated.

Student and faculty grant applications may require additional information if projects involve human or animal subjects, domestic or international travel as well as NSF or NIH grant funding. Applicants are strongly advised to review the information included here and plan applications accordingly.

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Compliance Worksheets

Worksheet: Student Grants Compliance

Worksheet: Faculty Grants Compliance

Students participating in projects with NSF or NIH funding must complete appropriate training in the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR). Students should talk to their mentors as soon as possible and review the resources and guidelines on the RCR website.

Additional Prompts

Student Grants

Have you completed training in the responsible conduct of research (RCR)?

  • Yes: Attach your RCR training completion certificate.
  • No: 100 words maximum: Explain your plan to complete the RCR training requirements for working on NSF and/or NIH-funded research.

Mentor's Prompt

100 words maximum: Explain how you will support your mentee's plans to work on an NSF and/or NIH-funded project.

Faculty Grants

100 words maximum: Explain your plan to ensure all students complete the RCR training requirements for working on NSF and/or NIH-funded research.