Resources for Researchers

Information on contracts, collaborators, policies, tech transfer, risk management and research compliance.

  • Resources

    • Handbook for Principal Investigators

      This document is published by the Office of the Vice President for Research to assist faculty and staff with the administrative aspects of sponsored projects.

    • Federal Relations

      The Office of Federal Relations is the UA's liaison between the UA and the federal government. This unit coordinates UA's participation in the appropriations process and UA's relationships with Members of Congress and the Executive Branch agencies.

    • Research & Contract Analysis, Office of

      Dedicated to serving the research and contracting needs of the University of Arizona.

    • Research Computing Support

      Provides technical and scientific support to faculty, staff and graduate students of the UA involved in computational research.

    • Research Instrumentation Center

      Provides prototype machining, designing, fabrication, welding, grid winding services, cryogenic products, consultation, instructional support and community outreach programs.

    • Risk Management

      Provides programs of environmental protection, occupational health and safety and insurance coverage for property, liability and workers' compensation.

    • Research Policies

      Policies and procedures for research at The University of Arizona

    • Sponsored Projects Services

      Contract and grant administration for research projects.

    • Technology Transfer

      Assists faculty in matters related to intellectual property, including interactions with commercial partners, and brings inventions and discoveries developed within the University to market for the public good.

    • Research Compliance Offices

      • Conflict of Interest

        Requires employees to disclose outside obligations, financial interests, or other employment that could affect the objectivity of their decisions related to UA business transactions and research activity.

      • Human Subjects Protection Program

        Carries out the institutional policy for safeguarding the rights and welfare of human subjects involved in research and other activities in conformance with federal regulations.

      • Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee

        The University of Arizona Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) oversees the university's animal care and use programs, facilities and procedures ensuring the appropriate care, use and humane treatment of animals being used for research, testing and teaching.

      • Institutional Biosafety Committee

        Reviews all research involving recombinant DNA and microbial organisms pathogenic to plants, animals and humans.

      • Radiation Control Office

        Provides radiation compliance and safety services to UA/UMC regarding radioactive materials and machine-generated ionizing radiation.

      • Research Integrity

        Assists students, faculty, staff, department heads, directors and deans with maintaining the highest ethical standards related to research and creative activities.