Research Compliance
Boston College is committed to an effective compliance program that is coupled with its efforts to facilitate the pursuit of its research programs. In these research programs, compliance with pertinent regulations and policies is essential to enhancing the public trust. The university’s research compliance program provides support and education for faculty members, students, and staff in regulatory requirements for scientific research. The Office for Research Integrity and Compliance (ORIC) has three main responsibilities: research compliance education, oversight, and information clearinghouse.
Educational Programs
ORIC collaborates with other university offices and committees in providing a variety of educational programs. Many of these programs are related to the Responsible Conduct of Research. Other programs will be developed upon special request and as needs develop. If you would like to suggest an educational session or program related to research compliance, please contact Dr. Stephen Erickson, Director, ORIC, either be telephone (2-3345) or by email.
Research Compliance Oversight
ORIC will assist administrative offices and compliance committees by providing advice and assistance in the development of policies and procedures that best meet their needs and fulfill the relevant compliance requirements.
Research Integrity and Misconduct
University Research Compliance Committees and Offices
Research Compliance Clearinghouse
ORIC serves as a resource to researchers, administrative offices, and compliance committees. In the pages that follow, you will find resources on a broad range of research compliance requirements. Additional resources will be added as they become available. In addition, ORIC will also assist you in special searches for information. If you need information you do not find on these pages, please contact Dr. Stephen Erickson, Director, ORIC, either by telephone (2-3345) or by email.
ORIC Staff
Director: Dr. Stephen Erickson, 617-552-3345
Office Fax: 617-552-6981
Office for Research Integrity and Compliance
Waul House 208
270 Hammond Street
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
New Developments
4/18/11
This has been a busy year in compliance policy development. Please see the following policies that were approved and posted in the past year. The new revision to the Intellectual Property Policy will be forthcoming very soon as well.