Research Ethics at UAlbany

Institutions that accept research funding from federal agencies are required by the U.S. Office of Research Integrity to have policies and procedures in place to ensure that research is conducted according to federal guidelines and in a responsible, transparent and ethical manner. Additionally, there must be written policy and procedure for the review and disposition of allegations of research misconduct. 

The Vice President for Research and Economic Development is the Research Integrity Officer (RIO) for the University’s research compliance program and for implementing and carrying out the procedures, as provided in the University’s Policy and Procedures on Misconduct in Research and Scholarship.

The Research Compliance Officer (RCO) is the Vice President’s designee and reports directly to the Vice President. The RCO works with various University committees, boards and offices to monitor specific areas of research compliance. Contact UAlbany’s Research Compliance Officer at [email protected] or 866-857-5459.

The Office of Regulatory and Research Compliance (ORRC) coordinates various institution-wide research compliance policies and procedures, in partnership with researchers and institutional stakeholders, to ensure the University meets its obligations to regulators, accreditors, employees and students. Contact the ORRC team.

Use our Anonymous Reporting Form to report any concerns regarding research conducted at UAlbany.

 

Announcements & Hot Topics
Announcements & Hot Topics

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Hot Topics

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Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Complete the Conflict of Interest Disclosure process, which is required of all investigators.
File a Disclosure
Responsible Conduct of Research
Formal training on the responsible conduct of research and scholarship as part of UAlbany's commitment to a culture of integrity.
Learn about Responsible Conduct
Human Participants
The Institutional Review Board (IRB) reviews all UAlbany research and teaching involving human subjects.
Get IRB Approval
Care & Use of Animals
The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR) review all UAlbany research involving animals.
Consult IACUC & LAR
Biological Research
The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) reviews research involving potentially biohazardous materials.
Get IBC Approval
Export Controls
Understand and comply with rules related to the transfer of certain goods, materials, technologies, services and technologies outside the U.S. or to non-U.S. persons.
Learn about Export Controls
Additional Resources
Complete required trainings. Learn about data use agreements and genomic data assurances.
Review Resources

 

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Animal Use Protocol

Breeding Scheme Template

Controlled Substance Usage Log Form 

Dean / Department Chair / Center Director Assurance Statement

Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) & Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR) 

Experimental Timeline Template

Health History Form 

Lab Experimental Procedures (EP) Template

Pain E Form

Protocol Closure Form

Purchase Requisition Form 

Request for Modification of Approved Research Form

Request to Receive an Internal Transfer of Animals Form

Rodent Surgical Record Form

Training Documentation Form 

Triennial Review Request Form

 

Institutional Review Board (IRB) for Human Subjects Protection

Change of PI Form

Closure Request Form

Continuation Request Form

Faculty Advisor’s Statement

Institutional Review Board (IRB) for Human Subjects Protection

Informed Consent Worksheet & Templates

Human Subjects Research Protocols

Human Subjects Research Screening Form 

Modification Request Form

PACS User Request Form

Research at or with International Sites Form

Single IRB Review (IRB Reliance) Forms

Use of Experimental Equipment with Subjects Form

Use or Collection of Human Tissue or Biological Samples Form

Waiver or Alteration of Informed Consent

Worksheet on Engagement in Human Subjects Research 

 

Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)

IBC Protocol Evaluation Form

Biohazardous Agent Reference Document (BARD) Templates

NIH Review Categories for Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Research Form

PI Self-assessment for Category 1 and/or Category 2 Research Designation