CITI PROGRAM AND REGULATORY TRAINING
Villanova utilizes the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) to provide modular, online training in the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR).
Users will need to affiliate with Villanova to access our course catalogue. To register for the first time, select “Register” and choose the “Select Your Organization Affiliation” option. Follow the subsequent prompts to set up a learner profile under Villanova University. If you have a preexisting CITI account, you may affiliate your existing CITI profile with Villanova.
View CITI’s Guide to Getting Started.
Training Requirements
Per Villanova University Policy, any individual engaged in research at the University must complete training in the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR). Additional training may be required based on project involvement and/or sponsor requirements. If an individual is named on a research proposal or protocol, training should be completed prior to submitting to the Office of Grants and Contracts or the Office of Research Protections for review.
Villanova also provides supplemental “live” training throughout the year which will be advertised in Campus Currents and appear on the University Events Calendar.
Please review the matrix below for general training guidance:
| Principal Investigator, Co-Investigator or Key Personnel | Graduate or Undergraduate Research Assistant | Regulatory Committee Member | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) | Required | Required | Required |
| Research Security | Required for Sponsored Research | May be required for Sponsored Research depending on Project Role | Not Required |
| Conflicts of Interest | Required | Dependent on Project Role | Required for COI Committee Members |
| Safe Research Environments | Required for NSF Research with an off-campus component | Required for NSF Research with an off-campus component | Not Required |
| Human Subjects Research | Required if named on a Human Subjects research protocol | Required if named on a Human Subjects research protocol | Required for IRB Members/Chair(s) |
| Animal Research | Required if named on an Animal Research protocol | Required if named on an Animal Research protocol | Required for IACUC Members/Chair(s) |
| Research with Biohazards | Required if named on a research protocol involving Biohazards | Required if named on a research protocol involving Biohazards | Required for IBC Members/Chair(s) |
If you have any questions related to training, please contact the Director, Research Education and Training.
Learn more about Villanova’s Responsible Conduct of Research program.