The various compliance and safety units in Research, Innovation & Impact (RII) support research excellence at The University of Arizona (UA) through the adoption and implementation of policies and procedures that promote the safe, legal, and ethical conduct of research. We emphasize collaborative engagement to achieve best practices and shared acceptance of core values.
Find the support you need offered by these ethics and compliance service units
Get expert help with IACUC submissions, and become informed about the ethics and risks associated with the care and use of animals in research or teaching.
We've compiled links to trainings that help researchers comply with and navigate the various federal, state, and local regulations that govern research conduct.
Responsible for the oversight of all human embryonic stem cells (hES) research conducted at or supported by the university, ESCRO reviews research proposals involving hES to ensure they meet National Academy of Science (NAS) guidelines.
Do you work with export-controlled technical data, software, materials, and equipment? You're required to adhere to the U.S. export control laws and regulations, and we're here to help.
Does your research involve human subjects? Get expert assistance preparing your study for IRB review and maintaining an ethical and compliant research program.
Specializing in medical assessment, monitoring, intervention and evaluation of UA employees related to their occupational health risks.
We oversee the confidential process of assessing and investigating allegations of research misconduct.
Committed to protecting the health and safety of its faculty, staff, and students, we help you navigate inspections and implement good laboratory practices.
We help you protect your research against foreign government interference and exploitation.
We offer workshops, training, and certificate programs to to help you fulfill federal training requirements and ensure your research is responsible and ethical.
Manage your outside interests and commitments to ensure transparency, integrity and public trust in your research.
Researchers working with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or under contracts with NIST SP 800-171 controls requirements, must work within CUI research computing environments. UITS helps researchers create secure and compliant computing environments.