Available free of charge to any Harvard-affiliated individuals, Chemistry 305 is a highly recommended “best practices” course for those desiring to deepen their knowledge of ethical research and responsible conduct. It is also an excellent professional opportunity for anyone interested in furthering a career in research and fulfills the National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) requirements for formal Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) instruction.

Chemistry 305 is a Quarter Course with Sat/Unsat Grading

Chemistry 305 uses case studies to examine basic ethical and regulatory requirements for conducting research. Topics covered include: research and professional conduct; responsible authorship and publication; mentor-mentee relationships; conflicts of interest; peer review; grant writing and budgeting; intellectual property; data acquisition and management; ownership of data and biological samples; and research involving human and animal subjects. Students are required to attend all lectures, participate in class discussions, and complete written homework case study assignments. A certificate will be issued upon successful completion of course.