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National Institutes of Health (NIH) Data Sharing Plan Requirements Coming in 2023

+ UCI Library Resources + UCI Office of Research and Libraries January   Webinar (Save the Date) New NIH Requirements Coming: Starting January 25, 2023, the NIH will require all researchers seeking grant funds that result in the generation of scientific data to: For more details about the new data management and data sharing policy, read the …

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Ensuring Safety in the Research Community

Dear Colleagues: Safety is critical to conducting high-quality research, which is why I am writing to highlight two annual safety requirements identified in UCI’s Chemical Hygiene Plan (CHP):  1) safety self-inspection, and 2) chemical inventory validation.  In addition to addressing these two topics below, I’ve also included an update on UCI’s transition to a new …

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Reminder about Research Continuity Plans & Research Animals

This is a reminder that Lead Researchers (LRs)/Principal Investigators (PIs) are responsible for developing, implementing, activating, and updating research continuity plans to ensure animal care and welfare in accordance with approved IACUC protocols when non-standard circumstances exist. Research continuity plans should include postponing research activities when staffing shortages create unsafe conditions for researchers and/or animals. When activating research …

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Research Strike Preparation

RE:  Research Strike Preparation Dear Colleagues, Recently, the UC received an official notice from the United Auto Workers (UAW) that four bargaining units it represents (Academic Student Employees, Academic Researchers, Postdoctoral Scholars, and Graduate Student Researchers) intend to strike starting Monday, November 14, 2022.  The notice did not include a strike end date; therefore, the …

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Export Control Update and Overview

Rescinded: Section 480-20: Guidelines for Compliance with Export Control Regulations Due to the evolving export control regulatory environment, UCI is rescinding Section 480-20: Guidelines for Compliance with Export Control Regulations.  Effective immediately, the University of California Policy on Export Control will replace Section 480-20. This policy addresses UC’s commitment to ensuring compliance with U.S. export control laws. …

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Department of Energy Conflict of Interest Policy

Implementation Date: June 18th, 2022 The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced its Interim Conflict of Interest Policy Requirements for Financial Assistance, which applies to DOE financial assistance awards except Office of Indian Energy or Phase 1 Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer applications.  The interim policy primarily mirrors the Public Health Service (PHS) conflict of …

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Kuali Research Protocols (KRP): Administrative Determination vs a Protocol for IRB Review

There are 3 types of applications in KRP.   Keep this reference on hand when navigating human subject research at UCI. Non-Human Subjects Research (NHSR) Self-Determination Exempt Self-Determination UCI allows Exempt Self-Determination for Categories 1-4ii. There are exceptions for certain populations and procedures. Exempt Research that Requires IRB Approval Exempt research that is not eligible for …

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Phase 4 Research Transitioning Starts on June 22, 2021

Dear Colleagues, On June 22, 2021, UCI will begin its gradual transition to Phase 4 research.  This is the final phase in reopening the UCI research enterprise. In summary, Phase 4 research permits all research activities, as well as all types of invited guests and visitors.  This last phase aligns safety and mitigation requirements with …

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