What does the CITI Program promote in connection with research conduct?

The CITI Program is centered around promoting ethical standards in research and the importance of integrity in research practices. By focusing on ethical decision-making, the program encourages researchers to adhere to ethical principles and guidelines that ensure the protection of human and animal subjects, environmental considerations, and responsible conduct related to research integrity. This emphasis on ethics ensures that researchers consider the broader implications of their work and contribute positively to the scientific community.

While transparency in data reporting, maximizing research funding, and increasing publication rates are important aspects of research, they are not the core focus of the CITI Program. These aspects may be influenced by ethical research conduct, but they do not encompass the overarching mission of fostering ethical decision-making and integrity as extensively as the principal focus of the CITI Program suggests.