Responsible Conduct of Research (UA)

University of Arizona Human Subjects Protection Program Investigator Manual.

The Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) offers training on research ethics, practices, and compliance to member organizations. CITI training is required for many research-related positions.

The Human Subjects Protection Program oversees policies and processes related to the conduct of human research at the University of Arizona.

The University's "Conflict of Commitment" policy form is to be used by all University of Arizona employees to obtain approval prior to entering into any external professional commitments or outside employment as required in.

The University of Arizona encourages its faculty and staff to apply their professional expertise in public, community and outside professional pursuits. This policy is designed to ensure that these external activities do not conflict with employees' primary commitment to the University.

The University of Arizona policy on Protected Health Information and the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Additional information is also available from the Office for the Responsible Conduct of Research.

This policy establishes principles and procedures designed to prevent the University's financial interests, or the personal financial interests of key University officials, from influencing research at the University of Arizona.

All users (faculty, students, and administration) within and outside the University of Arizona - College of Medicine - Tucson, shall comply with the rules and regulations expressed in this Policy.