Research Integrity, Compliance & Security
Research Compliance ensures adherence to ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements in research.Research Integrity, Compliance, & Security
Ensuring adherence to ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements. IRB, IACUC, IBC, export control, and responsible conduct of research support.
The Research Compliance Officer ensures adherence to ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements in research. We provide consultations, education, and information to help the research community achieve the highest standards of ethical research conduct. This office also assists PIs in meeting federal requirements for securing classified information and controlled unclassified information (CUI), and serves as the Export Control/Empowered Official (EO) for the university.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Monitor compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations.
- Guide research ethics and integrity.
- Conduct audits and assessments.
- Manage conflict of interest disclosures (FCOI).
- Collaborate with other offices to ensure comprehensive compliance.
- Assist with securing classified and controlled unclassified information (CUI).
- Serve as the Export Control/Empowered Official (EO).
Compliance Boards & Committees
International Travel & Export Control
International Travel Procedures & Warnings
Information and resources for international travel, including travel warnings and country risk summaries. Please refer to the university’s travel guidelines.
Export Controls (EC)
Guidance and resources for compliance with export control regulations, ensuring secure handling of sensitive information and materials.
Emergency Evacuation Information
Access to critical information for emergency evacuation and air travel crisis situations.
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) & Training
Information and procedures for managing financial conflicts of interest in research.
RCR Training Requirements
Mandatory training programs to ensure responsible and ethical conduct of research, including NSF and NIH requirements.
Main Office
Contact us by phone, email or visit us in person.
We are located in Founders Hall, 4th floor, Suite 418.
M-F 8am to 5pm.


Associate Provost,
Associate VP for Research and Innovation
Office: Founders Hall – 418B
Division of Research and Innovation
Phone: 254.519.5427
Email: [email protected]
Assistant Vice President,
Division of Research and Innovation
Office: Founders Hall – 418A
Division of Research and Innovation
Phone: 254.519.5761
Email: [email protected]
Director, UCARE
Division of Research and Innovation
Office: Founders Hall – 310P
Division of Research and Innovation,
UCARE
Phone: 254.519.5752
Email: [email protected]
Research Development Associate
Office: Founders Hall – 418C
Division of Research and Innovation
Phone: 254.519.5741
Email: [email protected]
