Responsibilities of Research Compliance
We recently transitioned to Kuali's online applications to help streamline the management of research protocols. For details and training resources, visit UCR's Kuali Research Page.
Research Compliance provides broad oversight, resources and education for integrity and compliance issues relating to the conduct of research at the University of California, Riverside. We strive to promote excellence in research while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. Our office has oversight and responsibility over the IRB, several committees, as well as educating and training researchers on research integrity and compliance and responding to Allegations of Research Misconduct (RM).
Committees
The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) was formerly administered by ORC personnel. Those duties have been transferred to Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S).
Institutional Review Board (IRB)
The Institutional Review Board (IRB) functions as the review body for the approval and oversight of all human subjects research conducted on behalf of the institution. The function of the IRB is to ensure adherence to all federal, state, local, and institutional regulations concerning the protection of human subjects. UCR IRB review is required for both funded and non-funded human subjects research.
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
Administering and supporting functions of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), which has authority over all activities involving vertebrate animals and care for research and teaching
Conflict of Interest (COI)
The Conflict of Interest (COI) committee is charged with reviewing investigator statements of financial interest related to their sponsored research activities and determining whether a conflict of interest management plan is warranted after review of all the facts and circumstances.
Stem Cell Research Oversight (SCRO)
The Stem Cell Research Oversight (SCRO) committee reviews activities involving human stem cell research, regardless of the type of stem cells or whether the stem cells are adult or embryonic.
Export Control
The Export Control Office assists UCR faculty, academic appointees, staff, students, including student employees and non-employee participants in UCR programs in their understanding of export control matters to ensure continued compliance with applicable export control requirements.
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Institutional Registration and Accreditation Numbers
Institutional Human Subjects Assurance
Institutional Federal-Wide Assurance #00001965
Effective Dates: May 2, 2023 through May 2, 2028
IORG-IRB Registration
IRB (Human Subjects) registration #IRB00000195
Effective Dates: May 20, 2025 through May 20, 2028
Institutional Lab Animal Assurance
Institutional number: D16-00278 (A3439-01)
Effective Dates: August 15, 2023 through August 31, 2027
Renewed every four years
AAALAC Accreditation
Institutional number: 000637
AAALAC Accreditation: 1986
Renewed every three years - most recent renewal: June 14, 2024
Research Misconduct Assurance
Institutional number: 0577506
Effective January 3, 2012
Renewed annually
US Department of Agriculture
Registration number: 93-R-0436
USDA Type of Performing Institution Designation
Class R – Research Facility
Contacts
| ORC Function | Contact |
|---|---|
| IRB | irbsupport@ucr.edu |
| IACUC - inquiries | iacuc@ucr.edu |
| IACUC - Animal User Training | iacuctraining@ucr.edu |
| COI | coi@ucr.edu |
| SCRO | scro@ucr.edu |
| DURC | Sherie Donahue |
| Kuali Training | kualitraining@ucr.edu |