This Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Workshop will give an overview of RCR topics, such as research conflicts of interest, authorship practices, management and protection of research data, and more. Also, the Division of Research Integrity & Assurance will discuss how we can support you in meeting your research integrity goals. This workshop fulfills RCR training requirements of National Science Foundation (NSF) and USDA National Institute of Food & Agriculture (NIFA) research projects. Investigators with National Institutes of Health (NIH) RCR plans can use it as part of their face-to-face requirement. This workshop is open to faculty, researchers, and students.

This is a researcher focused workshop.

Conducting research with wildlife presents challenges that are unique from other projects involving traditional lab animals. This workshop will explore differences in wildlife and traditional research, such as using IACUC protocols in conjunction with state permits, working with state and federal regulations, keeping track of animal numbers, occupational health concerns for students in the field, veterinary support, provisions for AVMA approved methods of euthanasia, and more. The session is open to all researchers and students who may work with wildlife. This will be a hybrid meeting with lunch provided for in-person attendees. Credit towards RCR training will be provided for in-person or virtual attendance.

This is a researcher focused workshop.

Conducting research with wildlife presents challenges that are unique from other projects involving traditional lab animals. This workshop will explore differences in wildlife and traditional research, such as using IACUC protocols in conjunction with state permits, working with state and federal regulations, keeping track of animal numbers, occupational health concerns for students in the field, veterinary support, provisions for AVMA approved methods of euthanasia, and more. The session is open to all researchers and students who may work with wildlife. This will be a hybrid meeting with lunch provided for in-person attendees. Credit towards RCR training will be provided for in-person or virtual attendance.

This is a researcher focused workshop.

This session will discuss the core duties of departmental review for Department Review Chairs and/or Department Heads. This session will provide in-depth training on the scientific and scholarly review process. This training will also provide a live demonstration of the departmental ancillary review process (“ancillary review”) in the Dash Research IRB (“DR-IRB”) system.

This is an instructor focused workshop and only faculty/staff or GTAs may enroll.

This session provides a broad system orientation to the Dash Research IRB (DR-IRB) platform. Attendees will gain a high-level overview of the full IRB submission and review process, including initial submission, ancillary review, responding to clarifications, and final determinations. Participants will explore the layout of study workspaces, communication tools, and study statuses, and will have the opportunity to practice navigating the platform in real time. This is a valuable session for anyone—whether new to IRB submissions or experienced—looking to build confidence in the new system ahead of Go-Live, ask questions, and receive support directly from the IRB team.

This session is designed for researchers whose approved studies were migrated from iMedRIS into DR-IRB. It includes a walkthrough of how migrated data appears in the system, what fields are editable, and how to initiate follow-on submissions—modifications, continuing reviews, and closures. Participants will learn how to work with migrated studies that may have missing or incomplete information from the old system, how to fill in required details during a modification, and how to respond to clarifications. Attendees will have the opportunity to log in, practice initiating follow-on submissions with migrated studies, and ask questions in real time with IRB staff.

This is a researcher focused workshop.

This session provides a step-by-step walkthrough of submitting a new study in the DASH Research IRB (DR-IRB) platform. Designed for researchers at all experience levels, it covers SmartForm completion, navigating the study workspace, uploading required documents, managing ancillary reviews, and completing submission to the IRB. Attendees will learn how to track submission status, respond to clarifications, and avoid common errors that can delay review. The session also introduces protocol template examples, explains where to find key documents like consent forms, and offers the opportunity to log in, practice in the system, and participate in a live Q&A with the IRB team.

This is a researcher focused workshop.

These hands-on sessions are scheduled during the week prior to Dash Research IRB (DR-IRB) Go-Live to support early DR-IRB system adoption. Each session blends a brief instructional walkthrough with real-time system access, allowing participants to engage directly with the platform, ask questions, and receive live guidance from the IRB team. Each session begins with a live demonstration covering how to log in, navigate the dashboard, create a new submission, and access existing studies. The remainder of the session offers open Q&A and guided, hands-on practice in a collaborative support setting. Participants are encouraged to log in and actively follow along as we explore the system together.

This virtual workshop provides an overview of the NSF’s CAREER Award program for assistant professors. The workshop will cover the proposal requirements and UT resources for supporting faculty in writing their proposals. The 2026 deadline for CAREER proposals is July 23. The workshop will be offered on two different dates: Monday, February 9, 1:00-2:00 and Thursday, February 12, 10:00-11:00. It will be the same content, so it is only necessary to register for one session. Registrants will be emailed the zoom link before the sessions. Contact Diana Moyer (dmoyer@utk.edu) with any questions about the workshop.

This is an instructor focused workshop and only faculty/staff or GTAs may enroll.