Office of Research Compliance

The Office of Research Compliance (ORC) provides comprehensive guidance and oversight in areas of research integrity and compliance that span a wide range of complex networks of regulatory, sponsor, and agency requirements, as well as university policies.

Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations

Welcome to the Office of Research Compliance (ORC). We’re here to assist faculty, staff, and students with research and academic activities, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as sponsor requirements and university policies.

We provide guidance to navigate regulatory requirements and emphasize the importance of compliance to avoid possible severe institutional and individual penalties. Researchers must be familiar with university policies related to government regulations and work with compliance committees imposed by federal laws.

Our goal is to make compliance manageable. Reach out with any questions or concerns. Together, we can ensure research is conducted to meet every standard.

Learn More About ORC

Compliance is integrated throughout many parts of the research process

Services Offered

The Office of Research Compliance provides administrative and technical support for three institutional administrative compliance groups on campus. Our range of services aims to facilitate and promote ethical and compliant research practices throughout the Boise State community

Research and Creative Activity Ecosystem: ORC Expertise

At Boise State University, the Office of Research Compliance (ORC) is vital in supporting principal investigators and their projects’ lifecycles. Working hand-in-hand with principal investigators and their college and departmental administrative staff, ORC offers specialized assistance to navigate the journey within the Research and Creative Activity (RCA) Ecosystem.

ORC’s Contributions to the RCA Ecosystem

ORC’s Contributions to the RCA Ecosystem include:

Expert Guidance: Providing comprehensive expertise and consultation across the breadth of Research Compliance programs.
Investigator Support: Assisting faculty and personnel with navigating the complex regulatory requirements of research compliance programs and any associated review processes
Program Required Training: Providing program-required training for applicable personnel ranging from online to in-person options.

Boise State has honed the process into seven steps. Do you need full support along the way? We built a path that takes you from start to finish. But for those who need support in one, two, or a few of these steps, you’re not alone. We’ve built a system that allows you to choose your own adventure and jump into any of these steps as you need them. Let’s have a conversation to help you get started.

Research and Creative Activity Ecosystem

Step 1: Generate Idea

Step 1: Generate Idea.

What would you like to research or create? In step one, learn to look at your ideas carefully and discover what to do with them; after all, some of you have done this before but need assistance, and so many others have great ideas but are new to this and don’t know where to begin.

CRCA Research Development can work with you to brainstorm, network with peers, develop a team and explore ideas. We can provide consultation on generating ideas, build an affinity group around your ideas, provide guided brainstorm facilitation for groups, and be a partner in developing collaborations. If you have compliance questions, connect with the Office of Research Compliance.

You may need to connect with the following offices at this stage:

Research Development Brainstorming Support

Step 2: Find Funding

Once you have established your idea, it’s time to investigate your funding options. Here, you’ll discover the resources to help you get started.

CRCA Research Development consults on strategies for finding extramural funding opportunities aligned to your research and creative activity. We disseminate funding opportunities and manage the Limited Submission calls. We support and promote opportunities to interface with program officers.

Connect with the following offices at this stage:

Center for Research and Creative Activity (CRCA)

Research Development Funding Identification

Step 3: Prepare Proposal

Step 3: Prepare Proposal:

Your idea is set. You’ve investigated your funding options and are ready to introduce your project. In this step, you’ll learn how to prepare your proposal, find resources, and get help creating your valuable documents in preparation for proposal submission.

Center for Research and Creative Activity Research Development, Office of Sponsored Programs (Pre-Award), and Office of Research Compliance all have a part to play in Step 3.

Connect with the following offices at this stage:

Step 4: Submit Proposal

The excitement is in the air. You are finalizing your proposal, so it is finally time to submit! Find out everything you need to know about submitting your proposal.

Connect with the following offices at this stage:

Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)

Step 5: Accept Award

You’ve received the great news that a sponsor is interested in your idea and wants to fund your research and creative activity. Learn about award acceptance and how to take the next steps towards starting your project here.

The Office of Sponsored Programs supports this stage of the ecosystem by working with Principal Investigators (PIs) and their college and departmental administrators (collectively referred to as Business Managers (BoMs)). If you have compliance questions, connect with the Office of Research Compliance.

Connect with the following offices at this stage:

Step 6: Manage Award

Here, the research and creative activity begins. There are many details to manage, organize, and undertake around your project, as well as researching or creating your project. But how do you organize such a workload? Learn more about the exciting journey of bringing your vision to life here.

The Office of Sponsored Programs supports this stage of the ecosystem by working with Principal Investigators (PIs) and their college and departmental administrators (collectively referred to as Business Managers (BoMs)). Center for Research and Creative Activity Project Management Initiative, Office of Research Compliance, and Office of Technology Transfer may be involved in this step as well, depending on the project.

Connect with the following offices at this stage:

Step 7: Share Research

Your project is complete, and it’s time to release your hard work into the world. We can help you find the channels needed to share your findings. Pat yourself on the back. You’ve accomplished something tremendous, and we’re delighted you have invited us to join your journey.

Connect with the following offices at this stage:

When to work with the Office of Research Compliance

The Office of Research Compliance (ORC) interacts with researchers and project directors in the RCA Ecosystem during steps 1, 3, 5 and 6. Below are examples of ways ORC supports in this process:

Step 1: Generate Idea – Assisting in study design that may impact ability to meet program requirements or level of review.
Step 3: Prepare Proposal – Assisting with project planning and budgeting for particular recharge center utilization.
Step 5: Accept Award – Supporting any necessary program committee approvals are in place.
Step 6: Manage Award – Supporting any committee approvals including modifying protocols to accommodate changes in the work or personnel.

Whether you need a fully supported, step-by-step research or creative activity partner or would like specific support within one or more of these steps, we are here to help. Discover your personalized path by walking through the steps above. Then, contact us. We can support you along your pathway, at any step.

Resources

Questions on IRB Process? IACUC? Export Control? Need to Report Noncompliance? Review some of our most frequently requested resources or contact us at orc@boisestate.edu.

Office of Research Compliance

Ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations

Services Offered

Human Subjects - IRB

Animal Care - IACUC

Biosaftey- IBC

Research Misconduct

Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)

Export Controls

Controlled Data

CITI Training

Drone Operations

Research and Creative Activity Ecosystem: ORC Expertise

ORC’s Contributions to the RCA Ecosystem

Research and Creative Activity Ecosystem

Step 1: Generate Idea