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The standards and procedures described below provide guidance to all researchers and animal handlers for the use of media (e.g., images, audio or video recordings, radiographs, ultrasound and other diagnostic imaging techniques, etc.) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (“UNC-Chapel Hill” or “University”).

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ("University") recognizes the potential value of Human Embryonic Stem Cells in research, including clinical research. The University encourages their responsible use as a means of advancing knowledge, with the eventual goal of using these cells in therapeutic practice in hopes of curing disease and ameliorating other disabling or debilitating health conditions.

This policy outlines the requirements for the delegation of Clinical Tasks to personnel in the conduct of Clinical Research within the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill facilities. It ensures that individuals to whom Clinical Tasks are delegated for Clinical Research purposes are appropriately licensed, qualified, and trained for their specific responsibilities.

This document sets forth the standards of research conduct expected of members of the research community at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, consistent with the Research Code of Conduct Policy.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, as one of the leading public research universities in the nation, is committed to maintaining the integrity and validity of the academic research conducted by faculty, staff and students. The guiding principles and standards set forth in this policy are in alignment with the University's goal to continually improve and to maintain its status as a world-class research university attracting the best faculty, staff and students.

The policy establishes the requirements for using University-approved electronic research systems to obtain legally valid electronic signatures on essential documents for clinical research at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (“University” or “UNC-Chapel Hill”). Its purpose is to ensure regulatory compliance, enhance efficiency, and improve oversight of electronic signatures in clinical research.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is committed to combatting Human Trafficking. Federal law mandates that federal contractors and subcontractors maintain an anti-trafficking compliance program to qualify for certain federal funds and grants. This policy establishes a compliance plan and reporting requirements that meet federal standards.

This procedure describes the process for requesting human pharmaceutical agents from UNC Health Shared Services Center (SSC) Pharmacy for use in animal and in-vitro laboratory research conducted and supported by the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

This policy establishes expectations for the financial oversight and sustainability of research core facilities at UNC-Chapel Hill. Some core facilities experience significant or long-term financial deficits, which create operational and budgetary challenges for the units responsible for them. This framework supports responsible financial management and promotes the long-term viability of core facilities across the university.

The University of North Carolina (“University” or” UNC-Chapel Hill”) requires clear and accountable management of subsidies that support research core facilities. This policy establishes the University’s expectations for committing, modifying, and auditing subsidies to ensure transparency and responsible stewardship of University resources.

This procedure explains how the University responds to allegations of Research Misconduct.

Public trust in the integrity and ethical behavior of scholars must be maintained if research is to continue to play its proper role in our University and society. While the primary responsibility for maintaining integrity in research rests with those who conduct it, the University has established standards to ensure a healthy environment for research and compliance with law.

This Policy is meant to describe how the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill manages Research Administrative Data for certain types of Clinical Research studies.

UNC-Chapel Hill is committed to protecting the integrity of its programs and activities and ensuring compliance with all applicable legal requirements and federal, sponsor, and University requirements, policies, standards, and procedures related to science and security, including research security (“Applicable Requirements”). This policy establishes the standards and structures necessary to safeguard University activities and maintain compliance.

The standards and procedures described below provide guidance regarding expectations for Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) member participation at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ("UNC-Chapel Hill" or "University").