About the UCI Research Enterprise
School Center Guidelines
School Center Guidelines What are School Centers? School Centers may be established by a Dean if the following conditions exist: Faculty members are predominantly from their school; Title of the unit clearly implies its association with a particular school; and No resources are expected from the Vice Chancellor for Research or the Executive Vice Chancellor…
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UCI Research Policy LIbrary This is a list of policies relevant to the administration, execution and conduct of research at the University of California, Irvine. This policy library is non-exhaustive. Further information may be found under each topic area (e.g. Human Research Protections, Animal Care and Use, Export Controls, etc.) on this website. UC Systemwide…
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Organized Research Units
An Organized Research Unit (ORU) is an academic unit established by the University to provide a supportive infrastructure for interdisciplinary research complementary to the academic goals of departments of instruction and research, and typically involve faculty from two or more Schools. Organized Research Unit GuidelinesFind out more about Organized Research Units, including how a center…
Read MoreSpecial Research Programs
Special Research Programs (SRPs) provide a structure for collaborative research activities that do not fit the definition and purpose of other organized research at UCI. An SRP may, for example, be formed in response to a special funding opportunity, as the campus branch of a UC research program, or as part of a governmental initiative.…
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Deans may approve school-based research organizations for a set period of time. A designation as a “School Center” can benefit collaborative research when seeking gifts, grants, and contracts from external sources. School Center GuidelinesFind out more about School Centers, including how a center is officially recognized and added to this list. Learn More UCI School…
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“Other” research units do not fit the definition of an Organized Research Unit (ORU), Special Research Program (SRP) or Campus Center, but are similarly interdisciplinary. These units may have been designated as Centers by a sponsoring agency such as the National Science Foundation (NSF) or the National Institutes of Health (NIH). UCI Other Centers &…
Read MoreFrequently Asked Questions About Research Misconduct
Frequently Asked Questions About Research Misconduct What is Research Misconduct? Research Misconduct is defined by federal law and University policy as fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism in proposing, performing, or reviewing research, or in reporting research results. Fabrication is making up data or results and recording or reporting them. Falsification is manipulating research materials, equipment, or…
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The University of California is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity in research across all levels of the organization, as set forth by UC policy. See also the UC Office of Ethics, Compliance & Audit Services Policy on Student Conduct and Discipline, and the Responsibilities for Conduct & Administration of Research section of…
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