Arizona State University is committed to protecting the privilege of performing research and promoting, fostering and supporting research activities within the university community. The Research Compliance Office was established as a resource for investigators and the university as a whole to achieve and maintain ethical principles and compliance with federal, state, and university regulations governing research. The office acts as a liaison between the Associate Vice President for Research and Economic Affairs (the Institutional Official designated with oversight of compliance) and the various committees required to monitor and support research activities.
Through key committees, related programs and activities, the Research Compliance Office coordinates the development of, implements and oversees university policies related to research compliance and provides support for the responsible conduct of research for the following areas:
- Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
- Institutional Biosafety Committee
- Institutional Review Board
- Objectivity in Research
- Security and Export Controls
- Scientific Diving
If you have any complaints or concerns about conduct in a compliance area please contact our office by mail, phone, or email to research.compliance@asu.edu All complaints or concerns are kept confidential and reported anonymously. For additional information please see ASU Campus Safety and Compliance Hotline or call 877 SUN DEVIL.
The office is located in the Interdisciplinary B (formerly Administration B), Room 371, Box 1103, Tempe, AZ 85287-1103. Office staff can be reached at (480) 965-6788 or . Learn more about the office.