Step 1: Determine Epigeum course by discipline
The Epigeum online training offers Responsible Conduct of Research courses tailored to different disciplines. Below is a list of these disciplines along with the corresponding Rice schools to assist students in selecting the appropriate course. Please be aware that the trainings listed below are provisional, and it is advisable to contact your school point person(s) for confirmation of the trainings.
| Rice School | Epigeum Course to Take |
|---|---|
| School of Social Science | Social and Behavioral |
| Weiss School of Natural Science | Physical Sciences |
| Brown School of Engineering | RCR for Engineers |
| School of Architecture | Humanities |
| School of Humanities | Humanities |
| Shepherd School of Music | Humanities |
| Glasscock School of Continuing Studies | Humanities |
| Jones Graduate School of Business | Humanities |
| RCR for Administrators | Department Administrators and Coordinators |
Step 2: Epigeum Registration and Course Completion
The Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) online training will take about 4 to 5 hours to complete. It does not have to be completed all in one session, but can be saved, closed, and restarted later. To access the Epigeum Responsible Conduct of Research Training:
1. Log into the Epigeum platform via SSO using your Rice University login details when prompted.
2. Upon your initial login, you will be required to examine and agree to the site's Terms and Conditions using the registration process. Please make sure to use your Rice email address (external email addresses are not permitted).
3. The Responsible Conduct of Research Training will be listed under My Courses.
4. A cumulative score of 80% is required to pass.
Have Questions?
If you are uncertain about the necessity of completing the RCR training, please reach out to your school. Should you be unable to connect with your advisor, feel free to email Romel Walker at rw68@rice.edu for assistance from the Office of Research Integrity (ORI). Additionally, your department or school might impose further training obligations.
For technical assistance, please see the help page or contact the Epigeum customer support team directly via the webform.