Research Ethics & compliance

The Office for Research Ethics & Compliance supports ethical research and innovation at UA by fostering the responsible conduct of research and ensuring research compliance. OREC provides expertise in the regulatory requirements to conduct research to help investigators navigate the changing and complex regulatory landscape.

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Office for Research Ethics & Compliance

Programs & Committees

OREC programs and committees aim to enhance compliance, integrity, and safety of the research conducted throughout The University of Alabama. With these areas of support, researchers can focus more on their research activities while maintaining compliance.

Animal Care & Use Program

Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee

Biological Safety Program

Institutional Biosafety Committee

Human Research Protection Program

Institutional Review Board

Research Integrity & Conflict of Interest Program

Conflict of Interest Committee

Quick Links

eProtocol System
Forms & Templates
Guidelines & Procedures
HRPP Toolkit
Research Misconduct
Training & Education

Announcements

CREST Training Series

View upcoming dates for the CREST Training Series, an innovative approach to RCR training.

Office for Research Ethics and Compliance to Offer Virtual Office HoursSeptember 30, 2024
HRPP Revises the University’s Approach to Continuing Review of Certain Human Subjects Research ProjectsMay 1, 2024
Office for Research Ethics & Compliance Selects New DirectorMarch 4, 2024