Table 1 Starting points for RCR education

1

builds capacities of researchers, functioning in collective, institutional and systemic contexts;

2

is about learning to take control;

3

stimulates a willingness to take responsibility, feeling up to’ and courage (when needed);

4

fosters developing a ‘critical autonomy’ which includes:

-demonstrating a self-reflective attitude on RCR issues and one’s role and responsibility in these issues, and knowing when and whom to consult

-being able to independently deliberate and decide upon RCR issues

-being able to evaluate the circumstances of one’s (research) practice and position, including the institutional and systemic forces

-being able to develop strategies to become a responsible researcher;

5

stimulates a pro-active attitude to act upon decisions