Research and Graduate Studies @ KU

"Responsible Scholarship" participants sought

The NIH Office of Research Integrity has developed a framework for the discussion of responsible conduct of research in the sciences.  It encompasses nine core areas: protection of human subjects, welfare of laboratory animals, conflicts of interest, data management, mentor and trainee responsibilities, collaborative research, authorship and publication, peer review and research misconduct.  Many of these issues are relevant outside the sciences, however,  and you are invited to participate in a discussion of the meaning of “responsible scholarship" across the university.

During the spring 2008 semester, a small group of faculty -- and possibly advanced graduate students or post-docs -- will meet once or twice to discuss this topic.  Participants will then prepare short essays that either 1) describe a significant ethical challenge they have confronted in their work or 2) address the question of what responsible scholarship means, by articulating the values that guide their professional activities.  The essays -- up to 2,500 words in length -- will be collected in a print and online resource: Conducting Responsible Scholarship at the University of Kansas.  Authors will also participate in a panel discussion forum during the fall 2008 semester, at which they will present highlights of their essays. 

The discussion and resulting publication will address responsible scholarship in its broadest sense, including scholarship conducted throughout the university community.  Faculty from any area, school or department are encouraged to apply.

Each participant will receive a $750 honorarium.  Feb. 18 is the application deadline.  For more information, to apply or to nominate a graduate student or post-doc participant, please contact Joshua Rosenbloom, associate vice provost, at jrosenbloom@ku.edu.