RCR-Basic 1-5

U.S. funded research collaborations are often governed by U.S. regulations no matter where the research takes place.

Industry sponsors of research may seek to place restrictions on the disclosure of research results.

The industry sponsor typically owns the data from research that it funds.

It helps collaborative researchers to commercialize their work.

The type and source of funds used to support the project.

It allows institutions to have control over the intellectual property from federally-funded research.

Confirming that data have been accurately presented.

It is a situation where the individual who wrote the manuscript is not listed as an author.

Having made a significant intellectual contribution to the work.

Using the same content in multiple papers is deceptive if it is not properly disclosed to journal editors or other relevant entities.

Individuals who do not meet the criteria for authorship but who have made a noteworthy contribution are normally listed in the acknowledgments section.

Confirming that data have been accurately presented.

Presenting someone else's ideas or words and claiming them as one's own.

Different disciplines have different practices about who should be included as an author.

The contributions of technicians and other researchers are often listed in the acknowledgments section if they do not meet all of the criteria for authorship.

A personal conflict of interest.

A conflict of conscience

Financial conflicts of interest

It occurs when outside activities interfere with obligations to one's primary employer.

A conflict of interest committee

Conflicts of interest increase the likelihood of bias.

It occurs when an institution's financial or non-financial interests could interfere with its research activities.

Conflicts of interest increase the likelihood of bias.

Management plans are often created to reduce the impact of conflicts of interest.

Data analysis methods should usually be specified in advance before a study begins.

To determine compliance with regulatory requirements, including those relating to protecting research subjects.

Whether operationalized terms actually measure what they purport to measure.

Confidentiality, availability, and integrity

Data acquisition should follow a detailed collection plan that is set in advance.

Clear specification of the methods and procedures used is essential.

Researchers who receive federal funding may have to adhere to a data sharing requirement.

Establishing a data selection strategy prior to collecting data decreases the chance of a biased outcome.

It refers to the tools and processes for handling data during a research study and after it concludes.

The organization that receives federal funding for a project.

It means that the cost share is quantified in the proposal but not required by the sponsor.

Compensated activities

They outline the rules for the financial management of sponsored projects.

Cost Sharing

Applying allocable, allowable, consistent, and reasonable costing policies and procedures.

It refers to how direct expenses are calculated based on the benefit to the project.

It is an annual audit of an organization that receives over a certain threshold of federal funds each year.

The financial details of a project should be explained plainly enough so that a non-expert would be able to understand them.

The terms and conditions in the agreement with the sponsor.

90 days