Research Support Offices

The Office of Research is dedicated to supporting UC students, staff and faculty throughout their lifecycle of scholarly research and creative activities.

Animal Care and Use Program

Provides administrative support to the Insitutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), regulatory training and support for researchers and educators, and husbandry and veterinary care for all vertebrate animals.

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Biosafety Office

Provides guidance on safety and regulations related to research involving biohazardous or potentially biohazardous materials, and supports the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC).

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Export Controls Office

Provides training and guidance to facilitate compliance with export control regulations including travel and the management of information, equipment, and other technology both on campus and externally.

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Government Cost Compliance

Ensures university-wide compliance with applicable federal cost principles and established university policies.

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Human Research Protection Program

Provides training and support for research involving human subjects including Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols and FDA submissions and supports the IRB.

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Leather Lab

Provides focused and customized leather testing and technology training at the highest possible level of scientific excellence and professional integrity.

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Office of the Vice President for Research

Oversees offices that are collectively held under the divisions of Research Support and Research Development.

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Programs and Initiatives

The Strategic Programs and Signature Initiatives unit provides the critical infrastructure needed so that UC researchers and creatives can take their ideas to the next level; collaborate freely across disciplines; connect with clinical, government, community, and corporate partners; and be more competitive for high value awards and fellowships.

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Radiation Safety

Provides regulatory and technical training and support, supports the Radiation Safety Committee (RSC), and manages all radioactive materials and radiation generating equipment.

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Research Cybersecurity

Provides guidance and training to facilitate compliance with cybersecurity regulations for research initiatives including the management of information, equipment and other technology for CUI and no-CUI projects.

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Office of Research Security and Ethics

Develops training, assists with developing individual conflict management plans, and ensures compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.

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Sponsored Research Services

Provides support and resources encompassing the entire grant process from the early proposal stages to administering the funded projects.

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UC Office of Research Integrity

Exists to support the generation and dissemination of knowledge by facilitating safe and compliant research and scholarship.

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