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Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Administration

Research Compliance

Research Compliance covers a wide range of activities across multiple areas in academia. ORSPA will work with the Â鶹ÊÓƵ community to ensure research is ethically sound, provide a safe working environment, and provide training in responsible conduct.

Key Committees

Institutional Review Board (IRB)


The IRB provides oversight of the protection of the rights, welfare, and well being of human subjects in research at Â鶹ÊÓƵ.

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Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)

The IACUC is the cornerstone for animal oversight and ensures the highest animal welfare standards are maintained at Â鶹ÊÓƵ.

Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)

The IBC oversees research involving the use of biohazards across the Â鶹ÊÓƵ campus.

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Core Policies

Research Security Framework

Protection of Â鶹ÊÓƵ's research enterprise from threats to national or economic security, violations of research integrity, and foreign interference is a critical aspect of growing our research footprint.

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Conflicts of Interest

Â鶹ÊÓƵ research community maintains an environment that promotes the highest standards of integrity and ethics in research.


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Responsible Conduct of Research

RCR is an essential component for the Â鶹ÊÓƵ research community. It is the goal of RCR to foster an environment of ethical and responsible conduct of scientific research. 


Export Controls

Export Control is an growing topic of interest around the world. LU is committed to compliance with U.S. export laws and regulations and the safety and security of our researchers and their data.

CITI Compliance Training

The Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program) is the leading provider of research ethics, compliance, and professional development education. The online compliance training courses are required for all areas of research.

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