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Quality research requires adherence to the highest standards of integrity in proposing, conducting, and reporting research. UCSD researchers are expected to be aware of and to comply with all applicable policies and procedures of the University as well as extramural funding agencies to meet their obligations. This portal provides links to UCSD programs that oversee essential elements of research compliance and training.
Researchers must obtain appropriate approvals prior to beginning their research. Approval of research protocols and the release of funds are coordinated between the oversight offices and the Office of Contract and Grant Administration (OCGA). In addition to those below, other approvals may be necessary. OCGA provides guidance on agency-specific requirements as needed.
The Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) reviews and approves all proposed uses of live vertebrate animals in teaching and research.
Under the direction of the campus veterinarian, the Animal Care Program manages the care, housing and transportation of animals used in research at UCSD. Animal Research Training
The Institutional Biosafety Committee reviews researchers’ applications for Biohazard Use Authorization to ensure the safe use of hazardous biological materials and recombinant DNA. Biohazard Training
The Independent Review Committee (IRC) reviews the personal financial interests reported by investigators to determine whether those financial interests constitute conflicts of interest that might potentially compromise the objectivity of the work to be conducted. Conflict of Interest Training
Export Control identifies and manages export risks and provides export licenses in support of the research activities of university faculty, staff, and students.
Five Institutional Review Board (IRB) committees review human subject research, including clinical trials, to ensure the ethical and equitable treatment of those subjects. Human Research Training
The Embryonic Stem Cell Research Oversight Committee (ESCRO) reviews research protocols involving stem cells to ensure compliance with federal and state requirements. Stem Cell Training
Electronic Certification of Effort and Reporting Tool (ECERT)
Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S)
Human Research Protection Program (HRPP)
NIH: Conflict of Interest Notices
