Undergraduates (that perform research for volunteer, course credit, or pay) are required to complete an online RCR training program, which takes about 3 hours.

To access online RCR training:

• Visit the training section of the Undergraduate Research website.
• Follow the steps outlined in the How to Access Online Training section.
• Once you have obtained the stamped certificate of completion from the Office of Service Learning and Undergraduate Research, provide it to your faculty mentor. Faculty mentors are expected to retain RCR documentation for all their current undergraduates.

M.S. Plan I students are required to complete an online RCR training program (which takes about 3 hours) AND participate in two hours of in-person RCR training.

To access online RCR training:

• Visit the UAB RCR website.
• Follow the steps outlined in the How to Access Online Training section.
• Once you have completed the online RCR training, email a digital copy of the online training transcript to Dr. Melissa Harris (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

In-person RCR training sessions are generally offered Fall and Spring semesters and Summer semesters as needed.

Ph.D. students must complete the GRD 717 course (or its equivalent) prior to advancement to candidacy.

Postdoctoral trainees must complete the GRD 717 course (or its equivalent) within the first year of training. Details for postdocs to register for GRD 717 (without charge) can be found on the Office of Postdoctoral Education website.