Training for individuals doing human subjects research is determined by the type of research proposed and the reviewing IRB. Below are links to trainings that are required and recommended.
The PI Portal provides a comprehensive list of all trainings for PIs and all staff on protocols. Current training can also be checked via the VCR Research Certification Lookup.
Select each tab below to learn more.
Required Training
Human Subjects Protections Training
Who has to take it?
- Investigators
- Research staff who interact with subjects
- Research staff who do not interact with subjects
- External personnel for which a UW-Madison IRB is IRB of record
A list of the modules included in the UW CITI Human Subjects Protections Trainings can be accessed here: UW CITI Course Modules.
Good Clinical Practice Training
Who has to take it?
If the study is FDA-regulated or meets the NIH definition of a clinical trial:
- Investigators
- Research staff who interact with subjects
- External personnel who interact with subjects and for which a UW-Madison IRB is the IRB of record
*Human Subjects Training Snapshot in ARROW will indicate when Good Clinical Practice training is required.
A list of the modules included in the Good Clinical Practice Trainings can be accessed here: UW CITI Course Modules.
HIPAA Privacy and Research Training
Who has to take it?
- Researchers with appointments within the UW-Madison Health Care Component (UW HCC) or the UW Affiliated Covered Entity (ACE) (see HIPAA Privacy and Security Policies for more information)
- Researchers, key personnel, and study team members working on a research study subject to HIPAA due to the involvement of a PI or other key personnel with an appointment to a defined member of the HCC or the ACE (see HIPAA Privacy and Security Policies for more information)
*See the HIPAA link for more details.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Conflict of Interest Policy requires all investigators engaged in federally funded and/or human subjects research to receive training in financial conflict of interest.
Optional Training
Basics of Conducting Clinical Research at UW
This course builds off of Human Subjects Protections and GCP courses provided through CITI. Though it was developed specifically to address clinical research within the UW health environment, most content is applicable to all clinical research.
Office of Research Integrity: The Research Clinic
Interactive role-playing video. IRB Chair, PI, and Coordinator scenarios are appropriate for clinical researchers. The Research Assistant scenario is appropriate for social and behavioral researchers.