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Sponsored Programs and Regulatory Compliance Services provides information and guidelines on research compliance including: Research Integrity; Conflict of Interest and Notice of Intent; Export Controls; Animal Care and Use; Human Subjects; and Restricted Research Data. Training information and important contacts are also listed.

Learn about research compliance at NC State – why it is important, what training and resources are available, and when they might be needed. An NC State Unity ID and password are required for access to this site.

Login to the conflicts of interest online system, find online education modules and frequently asked questions, along with relevant university policies and regulations.

Housed within the Office of Research and Innovation, the Research Development Office manages research infrastructure for NC State and related services, including the identification, management and support of research funding opportunities, assisting faculty with planning and development of large interdisciplinary proposals via the Proposal Development Unit, as well as the oversight of Centers and Institutes and other units focused on interdisciplinary research, instruction and public service.

The Research Education Intranet includes educational information for faculty members that covers research e-learning, the Faculty Orientation Guide to Research at NC State, AALAS Learning Library, CITI federal compliance training, data management planning, proposal development unit intranet, and a research development and grantwriting newsletter.

Facilities and administrative (FandA) rates general information covers current cost rates, the full rate agreement signature date, policies, determining direct vs. FandA costs, a guide on how to apply the correct FandA rate, and the university fringe benefit charge.

The Office of Research and Innovation intranet maintains a list of external funding opportunities from private and corporate foundations.

Faculty can find guidance on data management and ownership, research ethics, plaigiarism resources, foundational training and awareness tools, and faculty responsibilities in reporting research misconduct.

The Research Leadership Academy was established in FY2016 to promote a culture of research leadership at NC State. It complements two other groups honoring NC State faculty, the Academy of Outstanding Teachers, managed by the Office of Faculty Development, and the Academy of Outstanding Faculty Engaged in Extension, managed by the Office of Outreach and Engagement

Login to the notice of intent online system, find online education modules and frequently asked questions, along with relevant university policies and regulations.

The Research Operations Council (ROC) provides leadership at the college and university level for NC State research endeavors. The council’s monthly meeting agenda is set by the Vice Chancellor of Research and Innovation. Members include the associate dean for research (or comparable chief research officer) from each college, the Vice Chancellor’s senior staff and the University Research Committee’s chair.

The Office of Partnerships and Economic Development provides information on how to start, facilitate and/or manage a research partnership with a company; connections to potential industry partners for purposes of funding research, recruiting, speaking opportunities and more.

Sponsored Programs and Regulatory Compliance Services offers budgeting guidelines with resources that include: uniform guidance, budget templates, conference/workshop food, consultants and subawards, cost sharing, equipment, fringe benefits, indirect costs, materials/supplies, other direct costs, participant support, salaries, travel and tuition.

Sponsored Programs and Regulatory Compliance Services provides a proposal process checklist, which covers: identifying funding and writing a proposal; contacting the College office; uploading a proposal in PINS; sending the proposal to the sponsor after college review; reporting to a college any and all communications with the sponsor; and getting funded.

A brief listing of helpful research resources curated by the Office for Faculty Excellence.