NU uses several online training modules offered through CITI to meet various federally mandated training requirements. Key modules for use by the NU Research Community are outlined below, including who must take the training and when.
The requirements to complete RCR, human subjects, and fCOI training are each unique and distinct. One cannot be substituted for another. All researchers must complete at least one discipline-specific CITI Training module most closely related to the research or attend at least one in-person workshop in order to satisfy the RCR requirement. Anyone working with human subjects must also take the CITI Human Subjects Research Stage 1 Basic Course. All researchers must also take the CITI fCOI training module.
CITI training is valid for a 3 year period. Principal Investigators, key personnel, and staff must renew their training certification before it expires by taking either a refresher course or retaking the full course.
Below is an table accordion of RCR CITI Trainings and who/what sponsored projects are required to take:
RCR Trainings in CITI Program
Conflict of Interest
| CITI Training Title/Type | CITI Training Course Number | PI, PD, Senior/Key Personnel or Investigators | Under/Graduate Students and Post Docs | ||
| Financial Conflict of Interest (fCOI) | 128383 | As required by funding agencies adhering to PHS regulations | Only if designated “Investigator” on an award subject to PHS regulations |
| CITI Training Title/Type | CITI Training Course Number | PI, PD, Senior/Key Personnel or Investigators | Under/Graduate Students and Post Docs |
| Physical Science RCR | 101589 | As required by funding agency terms and conditions (select the course that best aligns with award discipline) | Required for all paid by NSF funded awards or on NIH training grants (T, F, K series) to take RCR aligning with award’s discipline |
| Biomedical RCR | 103094 | As required by funding agency terms and conditions (select the course that best aligns with award discipline) | Required for all paid by NSF funded awards or on NIH training grants (T, F, K series) to take RCR aligning with award’s discipline |
| Humanities RCR | 101590 | As required by funding agency terms and conditions (select the course that best aligns with award discipline) | Required for all paid by NSF funded awards or on NIH training grants (T, F, K series) to take RCR aligning with award’s discipline |
| Engineering RCR | 101586 | As required by funding agency terms and conditions (select the course that best aligns with award discipline) | Required for all paid by NSF funded awards or on NIH training grants (T, F, K series) to take RCR aligning with award’s discipline |
| Social & Behavioral RCR | 101588 | As required by funding agency terms and conditions (select the course that best aligns with award discipline) | Required for all paid by NSF funded awards or on NIH training grants (T, F, K series) to take RCR aligning with award’s discipline |
| Export Control | 16800 | As required by funding agency terms and conditions (select the course that best aligns with award discipline) | Required for all paid by NSF funded awards or on NIH training grants (T, F, K series) to take RCR aligning with award’s discipline |
| CITI Training Title/Type | CITI Course Training | PI, PD, Senior/Key Personnel or Investigators | Under/Graduate Students and Post Docs |
| Human Subjects Research | 55041274 | As required by funding agency terms and conditions (select the course that best aligns with award discipline) | Under the direction of the Office of the Vice Provost for Research, Northeastern University requires completion of training on the protection of human subjects and the ethical principles of research for all human subject research, regardless of whether or not investigators have received funding to support their project. This training is mandatory for all faculty, staff, and students who conduct/supervise research involving human subjects whether on campus or off-campus, whether funded or unfunded. Documentation of training must be on file with the Office of Human Subject Research Protection. HSRP will accept documentation of human subject protection training from other institutions. |
To complete any CITI training modules:
- Log into CITI Program
- For new users, select “Register”
- Select Northeastern University from the drop down menu entitled Select your institution or organization
- Submit the remaining registration details
- Select Add a course or update your learner groups for Northeastern University
- Select Yes when asked if you would like to take the selected course
- Complete the course as directed
- For users with an existing CITI account, sign into your existing account and verify that your account reflects your Northeastern University affiliation
- Select Add a course or update your learner groups for Northeastern University
- Select Yes when asked if you would like to take the selected course
- Complete the courses as directed
For questions about training, contact NU-RES@northeastern.edu.
Last Updated on December 18, 2023