NERQ Training on Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
NERQ Training on Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)
Date: 12th – 14th November, 2025
Location: Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Católica
Organized by: Bioethics Institute, Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Coordinated by Mara de Sousa Freitas, with expert trainers from the Network for Education on Research Quality (NERQ)
In today’s rapidly evolving scientific landscape, research integrity is not merely a standard; it is a collective duty. As public trust in science becomes increasingly essential, researchers must be equipped with ethical skills and practical tools to uphold integrity in every stage of their work.
The NERQ Training on Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) offers a unique opportunity to explore the ethical foundations of research, address grey areas in daily practice, and engage with emerging topics such as artificial intelligence, open science, and reproducibility.
Overall, this training aims to:
- Set the standards and framework of RCR, building on international guidelines, codes of conduct and policies;
- Foster awareness and critical reflection on the grey areas in RCR;
- Discuss emerging challenges in scientific integrity;
- Promote peer-learning and a mutual foundation of responsible researchers.
Format:
- In-person mix of theory sessions and practical exercises (some lecturers may attend online);
- Case studies and interactive discussions.
Language: Sessions will be held in English.
Público-Alvo: Professionals, students and researchers in the fields of Medicine, Law, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Sciences, and Human Sciences, interested in deepening their understanding of the foundations, ethical problems/dilemmas, and practical applications of bioethics in the contemporary context.
Enrollment:
- Opens on September the 10th 2025
- Closes on November the 5th 2025
Places Available: 20 participants
The course will be held in person with contributions from international professors who will teach in English.
Fees and charges
- Participation in all sessions has a cost of €300 (euros). This amount must be paid in a single instalment, no later than seven days before the start of the course, November 5th 2025.
The full program is coming soon!
🔗 Registration here: https://fm.ucp.pt/pt-pt/nerq-training-responsible-conduct-research-rcr