Research Integrity & Compliance
Research Integrity & Compliance
promoting safe and ethical research
Research Integrity & Compliance manages multiple programs aimed to promote safe and ethical research at the University of South Florida, and uphold a culture of integrity. The RIC staff administer key research-related assurance and compliance programs required by federal and state agencies and programs for the conduct of research at USF.
Applications for Research Compliance (arc) Portal
The Applications for Research Compliance (ARC) portal is used for the management of protocols in the Animal Care and Use (IACUC), Biosafety (IBC), and Human Subjects Research (IRB) programs, and for disclosures and interest inventories on the Conflict of Interest (COI) program.
To access the ARC portal, you will need to create an account.
Required Courses for USF Researchers
Training in the Responsible Conduct of Research, while recommended for everyone, is required for certain individuals funded by NIH, NSF and NIFA. NIH requires at least eight hours of face-to-face training during each stage of one’s career (undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, predoctoral, postdoctoral, and faculty levels). The RCR module available at CITI provides an overview but does not alone meet the NIH requirement for training.
Depending on the nature of the research, you may also need to complete Animal Care and Use (IACUC) and/or Human Research Protection (IRB).