Oklahoma State University is committed to fostering research opportunities and partnerships that lead to scholastic achievement, societal improvements, technological innovation, and economic revitalization. These opportunities and partnerships are guided and governed by ethical principles that are an integral component of the responsible conduct of research at OSU. The Office of University Research Compliance (URC) administers key research compliance programs for the university, through which it promotes the responsible conduct of research.

Through centralized coordination of administrative activities, education, and training URC provides information and guidance in the areas of animal care and use, human subject research, biosafety, laser safety, and radiation safety. URC personnel are dedicated to assisting OSU faculty, researchers, students, and staff in complying with all governmental regulations and university policies governing the conduct of research and scholarly activity. We encourage you to contact us. We look forward to working with you.

Office of University Research Compliance Mission Statement:

Our mission is to contribute to Oklahoma State University’s research enterprise by promoting and facilitating safe, ethical research and scholarly activity that reflects the university’s mission.

Upcoming Events

• IACUC Meeting, May 19, 2008 - The ACUP deadline is May 2, 2008.
• IBC Meeting, May 28, 2008 - Application deadline is May 21, 2008.
• IRB Meeting, June 18, 2008 - Application deadline for Full Board Review is June 4, 2008.