Compliance
Q: How does the Office of Research Integrity help faculty with research?
A: The Office of Research Integrity (ORI) supports the UTSA research community in its commitment to high standards of research integrity and scholarly excellence. We promote ethical behavior and best practices by anticipating risk and communicating research compliance standards for meeting research goals. http://research.utsa.edu/ori
Q: What are Human Subject Research protocols at UTSA?
A: Human Subject Research protocols are developed and maintained by a committee that reviews and approves human subject research for the purpose of protecting the rights and welfare of those subjects. The Board is charged with the responsibility to formulate and implement procedures to assure the University’s compliance with federal, state and institutional regulations for the safeguarding of the welfare and well-being (physical, mental, social, legal, etc.) of human subjects involved in research projects in which UTSA is engaged or for which UTSA otherwise exercises oversight. http://research.utsa.edu/research-funding/human-subjects
Q: Who do I contact about the Institutional Review Board (IRB)?
A: The Office of Research Integrity (ORI) supports the UTSA research community in its commitment to high standards of research integrity and scholarly excellence. We promote ethical behavior and best practices by anticipating risk and communicating research compliance standards for meeting research goals.http://research.utsa.edu/research-funding/human-subjects
Q: How do I disclose Conflict of Interest?
A: A conflict of interest is a situation in which a “Significant Financial Interest” may directly and significantly affect a Researcher’s professional judgment in exercising any UTSA duty or responsibility or the design, conduct, or reporting of research or sponsored activities. A financial or other interest in an entity external to UTSA (i.e., a Significant Financial Interest; SFI) may not be a conflict of interest. It depends on the actual or perceived influence the SFI has on your judgment as a UTSA employee or affiliate. Click here.
Q: Who do I contact for Export Control issues?
A: If you have questions regarding Export Controls at UTSA, you may contact Robert Mitchell, Office of Research Integrity at (210) 458-4233 or Robert.Mitchell@utsa.edu.
A: Who do I contact for international travel?
A: If you have questions regarding International travel, you may contact Robert Mitchell, Office of Research Integrity at (210) 458-4233 or Robert.Mitchell@utsa.edu.
Q: What countries are you allowed traveling to for international research projects?
A: University employees are required to comply with United States export and sanctions regulations when traveling abroad with commodities, software, and technology. Before traveling contact the Office of Research Integrity. For more information: http://research.utsa.edu/research-funding/research-integrity/export-control/travel. View the UTSA Restricted Regions List at http://international.utsa.edu/education-abroad-services/policy-on-travel-to-restricted-regions
Q: What countries are on the restricted list?
A: View the UTSA Restricted Regions List at http://international.utsa.edu/education-abroad-services/policy-on-travel-to-restricted-regions
Q: Where do I find biosafety protocols?
A: All biosafety protocols and information can be found at: http://research.utsa.edu/research-funding/institutional-biosafety-committee-ibcnew/
Q: If I start a company related to my research, do I have to inform my Chair and Dean?
A: Yes, Department Chairs and Deans should be aware of any company that is owned by a faculty member. In addition, the Office of Research Integrity should be notified. An outside activity form should be completed and submitted to the Office of Research Integrity. http://research.utsa.edu/ori
