The Office for Responsible Conduct of Research (ORCR)

Our mission is to ensure compliance with governmental regulations and institutional requirements related to the responsible and ethical conduct of research.
A culture of research compliance enables and encourages innovation, the advancement of knowledge, and provides stewardship of public and private resources.
The Office for Responsible Conduct of Research serves to support and protect the interests of the University, faculty, staff and students in research compliance matters through guidance, education, and technical assistance.

The Office for Responsible Conduct of Research (ORCR) was created at the University of Oregon in 2005, to establish a central research integrity office helping our faculty, staff, and students navigate complex federal and state research compliance regulations, so that innovative and collaborative research may flourish. ORCR partners with other research units to coordinate the activities of various compliance oversight committees. Establishment of the ORCR reflects the University of Oregon’s dedication to the highest standards of organizational integrity. UO researchers, students and administrators may call on the ORCR staff for assistance with training, policies, procedures or compliance related problem-solving.