The Office of the Vice President for Research & Economic Development fosters responsible conduct of University research, in compliance with governmental laws and regulations and University policies. The links that follow are resources for faculty, staff, and students engaged in research-related activities.
Research Compliance Units
- Human Subjects Office
- Office of Animal Resources
- Office of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
- Conflict of Interest in Research Office
- Division of Sponsored Programs
- Environmental Health & Safety Office
- Export Controls Program
Researcher Handbook
The Research Handbook provides instructions for getting started, applying for the appropriate approvals, and conducting research that is compliant with relevant government laws and regulations and UI policies and procedures.
Applying for Grants and Contracts
- Financial interests related to research
- Animal subjects
- Human subjects
- Export control regulations
- Biological materials and organisms
- Chemicals
- Radioactive materials / radiation producing machines
- Chemical, radioactive & biohazardous waste disposal
- Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) materials
Conducting Research Responsibly
- Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training
- Research misconduct
- Authorship and publication
- Shared credit
Additional Resources
OVPR Human Resources and Budget
Contact Information
Heather Gipson, Assistant Vice President for Research Compliance, heather-gipson@uiowa.edu, (319) 335-9546
