Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Course – February 2025
📅 Date: February 26th – 28th, 2025
📍 Venue: Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Conference Room
About the Course
The SUSTAIN: Advancing Makerere University Masters of Health Sciences in Bioethics program at Makerere University College of Health Sciences is dedicated to fostering bioethics professionals and health researchers. As part of this initiative, we are offering a Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Course, designed to instill high standards of research ethics and integrity.
Why Attend?
This short course provides a foundational framework for applying scientific norms and ethical principles in research activities. By the end of the training, participants will be equipped with the knowledge to identify, manage, and prevent research misconduct.
Course Topics Include:
✔️ Introduction to RCR
✔️ Professionalism and Ethics
✔️ Human Subjects Protection & Regulatory Framework in Uganda
✔️ Humane Handling of Animal Research Subjects
✔️ Conflict of Interest
✔️ Responsible Laboratory Practices
✔️ Mentor-Mentee Relationships
✔️ Collaborative Research (International & Industry)
✔️ Peer Review & Research Misconduct Policies
✔️ Community Involvement in Low-Resource Settings
✔️ Responsibility to Society & Environment
✔️ Financial Management in Research
✔️ Data Management, Sharing & Ownership
✔️ Responsible Authorship & Publication
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
👩🔬 Researchers
📑 Research Administrators
🧑🎓 Graduate Students
📝 Research Assistants & Study Coordinators
👨🏫 Student Supervisors
✅ Certificate Award: Participants must attend at least 80% of the sessions to qualify for certification.
Course Fee & Registration
💰 Fee: UGX 205,000 or USD 56 (Covers meals & refreshments)
Payment Details
UGX Payment:
📌 Stanbic Bank Uganda Ltd
🆔 Account No.: 9030005655047 (Makerere University College of Health Sciences Research)
USD Payment:
📌 Standard Chartered Bank
🆔 Account No.: 8705613993904 (MAK CHS NIH)
How to Register
1️⃣ Make your payment and share your payment details via email or WhatsApp.
2️⃣ Bring a hardcopy deposit slip on the first day of training.
📩 Contact for Registration & Inquiries:
📞 Miriam Musazi (Department of Anatomy, Bioethics Centre, Room C4)
📧 Email: mmusazi@gmail.com
📱 Phone: +256 782 363 996 / +256 701 363 996
🛑 Registration Deadline: February 21st, 2025
🚨 Only fully registered participants (who have paid by this date) will be considered for the course.
💡 Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your research integrity and ethical conduct!