Office of Research Protections and Integrity

Conflict of Interest – Assists faculty and staff with program-related form submission and policies, especially U.P. 101.24, Conflicts of Interest and Commitment, and U.P. 102.1, External Professional Activities of Faculty and Other Professional Staff. Reviews conflict of interest (COI) disclosure forms and coordinates with department heads and the UNC Charlotte COI Committee to mitigate conflicts of interest.

Laboratory Animal Resources – Manages care of vertebrate animals used in research and supports investigators with tailored training and research services.

Research Integrity | Responsible Conduct of Research – Ensures compliance with the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training requirements of various sponsors, including the NIH, NSF, and USDA/NIFA.

Research Integrity | Research Misconduct – Addresses allegations of research misconduct in accordance with University policy and federal regulations.

Biosafety – In conjunction with the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), ensures safe and compliant use of biohazardous materials in campus research.

Human Subjects Research – Facilitates the activities of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and supports investigators pursuing approval to conduct human subjects research.

Animal Care and Use – Coordinates the review of animal protocols by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) to ensure the ethical use of vertebrate animals in research or teaching.

Research Security – Safeguards the methods, knowledge, and outcomes of research until they are formally approved for sharing by research program leaders and the University.

Export Control – Protects the transfer of information, technology, commodities, and software in accordance with Federal law.