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 thereby, promote a culture of integrity in research.

Human Subjects

Guidance and tools to navigate the Institutional Review Board (IRB) review process.

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Animal Care & Use

Guidance and information to navigate the Institutional Animal Care and Use (IACUC) review process.

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Biosafety

Information on Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) requirements and review process.

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Responsible Conduct of Research

Information related to University and sponsor requirements and training offerings for Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR).

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Conflict of Interest

Information on responsibilities related to federal, state, and sponsor conflict of interest requirements.

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Export Controls

Guidance on responsibilities related to U.S. export control laws and associated regulations governing academic and research operations.

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Research Misconduct

Information related to the University procedures for handling allegations of research misconduct.

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Training

Information related to compliance training for all areas under the Office of Research Integrity.

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Research Safety

Controlled Substances in Research
Environmental, Health, and Safety
Radiation Safety
Research Diving & Dive Safety Program
Research Occupational Health
Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Workshops

Human Subject Research Institutional Review Board (IRB) Group Help Session. 

Sessions are scheduled virtually as needed.

To request assistance,  please email: researchintegrity@etal.uri.edu with a brief background of the assistance you need.