Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Course
📅 30 July – 01 August 2025
📍 MaKCHS Conference Room, Makerere University
🧭 Course Overview
The RCR Course is organized under the SUSTAIN: Advancing Makerere University Masters of Health Sciences in Bioethics Program. It is designed to foster a culture of ethical and responsible research practice among health researchers and bioethics professionals in Uganda.
🎯 Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
✔️ Identify and prevent research misconduct
✔️ Understand ethical principles and professional norms in scientific research
✔️ Apply responsible practices in all research-related activities
🗂️ Course Content Includes:
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Introduction to RCR and Research Ethics
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Human and Animal Subject Protections
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Conflict of Interest & Peer Review
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Collaborative and Community-Based Research
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Mentor-Mentee Relationships
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Data Management, Authorship & Publication
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Financial Responsibility in Research
👥 Target Audience
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Researchers, Assistants, Coordinators
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Graduate Students & Supervisors
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Research Administrators
🏅 Certificates will be awarded to participants with at least 80% attendance.
💰 Course Fee:
UGX 205,000 or USD 56
(Includes meals and refreshments)
🏦 Payment Details:
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UGX Account: 9030026194023
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USD Account: 9030026194147
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Bank: Stanbic Bank, Mulago Branch
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Account Name: Makerere University Biomedical Research Center Limited
📩 After payment, send proof via WhatsApp or email and bring a hardcopy deposit slip on the first training day.
📬 Contact: Miriam Musazi
📞 +256 782 363 996 / +256 701 363 996
✉️ mmusazi@gmail.com
📍 Department of Anatomy, Bioethics Centre, Room C4
📌 Registration Deadline: 26 June 2025
Only paid applicants will be considered.