ORP Education and Outreach

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

814-865-1775

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Professional Development

Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)

RECR

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

Upcoming Education Events

September 15, 2026
via Zoom
3:05 pm
This training will provide a brief overview of working with the IRB at Penn State. We will cover IRB structure, general information about Penn State IRB, and useful information about CATS IRB (the web...
September 16, 2026
via Teams
2:00 pm
Attendees will gain a practical understanding of the informed consent process in human subjects research, including the ethical foundations, required elements of consent, who may obtain and provide co...
September 16, 2026
via Zoom
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 basi...

Office for Research Protections

Address

200 Innovation Blvd.
Suite 110
University Park, PA 16802

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