Research Integrity and Security

Research Integrity

The Office of Research Integrity (ORI) supports ethical research practice at the University of Rhode Island. ORI’s goals are to ensure research conducted at URI is safe, ethical, and compliant; to facilitate the conduct of research; to comply with applicable regulations, laws, and institutional polices; and promote a culture of integrity in research.

Human Subjects

Learn about the Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes and guidelines that govern research involving human subjects.

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Animal Care/Use

Find resources and procedures for ensuring the care and well-being of animals used for research and educational purposes.

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Research Conduct

Explore guidelines, resources, and training to help uphold the highest standards of integrity, accountability, and ethics in your work.

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Safety

Supporting a safe research and learning environment through health, safety, and regulatory compliance programs.

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Research Security

The Office of Research Security is responsible for safeguarding all aspects of URI’s research enterprise, protecting our property, data, and technology by mitigating risks to research projects, personnel, and global collaborations.

Research Security Requirements

Learn about training requirements and find links to training modules to ensure research security compliance.

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Export Controls

Learn how federal export control regulations impact research, travel, and collaborations and how to stay compliant at URI.

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