ORP Education and Outreach

The ORP Education and Outreach Program manages education and communication for the ORP, including on the Responsible Conduct of Research.

orp@psu.edu

814-865-1775

More Education

Professional Development

Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)

SARI

Researchers and all graduate students are also required to engage in the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) education by fulfilling the Scholarship and Research Integrity (SARI) requirements, which may include taking a course in CITI. Visit the SARI page for information about SARI requirements.

RISE

In collaboration with the Graduate School, the Office for Research Protections sponsors the Research Integrity and Scholarly Ethics (RISE) course. RISE is a one-credit course available to graduate students in departments that have opted to participate in RISE. Departments interested in potentially adopting RISE should contact orp@psu.edu.

Upcoming Education Events

February 10, 2026
via Zoom
1:30 pm
Description: The CATS Safety Submission Training gives an overview of how to create and submit a protocol to the IBC for review. Participants will learn: The basic steps to create and submit a biosaf...
February 12, 2026
via Zoom
2:30 pm
Description:  The CATS IACUC Submission training gives an overview of how to create and submit a protocol to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee for review. Participants will learn the bas...
February 13, 2026
via Zoom
12:00 pm
Navigating Conflicts of Interest: Best Practices for Research Integrity, offered by: Jessica Hoffman, Director, Conflict of Interest, Office for Research Protections; Dr. David Geiser Professor of Myc...

Office for Research Protections

Address

110 Technology Center
200 Innovation Blvd.
University Park, PA 16803

The Office for Research Protections (ORP) ensures that research at the University is conducted in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines that protect human participants, animals, students, and personnel involved with research.

Contact

Phone: (814) 865-1775

Email: orp@psu.edu