Office of Graduate Studies

The workshop emphasizes a variety of pedagogical approaches to research ethics, through a three-hour session on ethical case studies, research ethics, responsible data management, integrity in research and conflict of research.

Workshop on Ethics and Responsible Conduct of Research
Monday, August 23 (10 am-11 am), and Friday, August 27 (9 am-12 noon), 2010
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I. Ethical Issues in Research: A Framework
A. Compliance and Ethics
B. Compliance Concepts
C. Ethics Concepts
    II. Interpersonal Responsibility
A. Mentor/Trainee Responsibilities
B. Determining Publication Practices and Responsible Authorship
C. Collaborative Science/Competitive Science
    III. Institutional Responsibility
A. The Institutional Process Regarding Allegations
B. Conflicts of Interest and Conflicts of Commitment
C. IRB/IACUC
    IV. Professional Responsibility
A. Research Misconduct
B. Dissemination of Findings
C. Peer Review
    V. Animals in Research
    VI. Human Participation in Research

Program Highlights

Special modules
A set of four modules available at the University of Montana website. These modules define relevant terms, and present case studies and appropriate “tests” of understanding of the issues.

Faculty Panel
There will be a panel of faculty facilitators for the 3-hour session on the second day in which case studies will be discussed.

Certificate and Letter of Attendance
For those who attend both sessions, successfully complete the University of Montana modules and hand in satisfactory final reports, the Office of Graduate Studies will present certificates and letters of attendance.

Lunch Coupons
Those who attend the second session will receive lunch coupons to be used in the university’s cafeteria.
The Workshop, open to all PhD students, will cover the topics listed above over two sessions. The first is scheduled for 1 hour and participants will be introduced to the specifics of the workshop and to the details on how the University of Montana modules are to be completed. Case studies will also be handed out in preparation for the second session, a 3-hr panel with audience participation.

If you are interested and plan to attend, please register by clicking here, the deadline is 5 pm on Tuesday, August 17, 2010. Later next week, the Office of Graduate Studies will send all registrants further information on the overall schedule and the venue(s) for the workshop.