Research and Sponsored Programs

Required Training for all Researchers

All UToledo personnel who are engaged in sponsored research activities are required to complete CITI training courses in Conflict of Interest (COI) and Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR).

All investigators must disclose external financial interests (EFI) and provide updates annually in accordance with UToledo Financial Conflict of Interest policy.

Researchers are strongly encouraged to take Research Security Training and Research Security Advanced Refresher. Department of Energy requires Research Security training for PI’s, co-I’s and key personnel prior to proposal submission, effective May 1, 2025. Research security training is & will be required for acceptance of an increasing number of federally sponsored awards and subcontracts. All researchers are strongly advised to complete the CITI Research Security training to avoid delays in award acceptance or proposal submissions. This training must be completed annually.

• Conflict of Interest Training (COI)
• Responsible Conduct of Research Training (RCR)
• Research Security Training
• Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI)
• CITI Training | Establishing a CITI Account

Animal Care in Research

If your research involves the use and care for animals, you will find the following two departments helpful.

• Department of Laboratory Animal Resources
• Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)
• IRB Manager for IACUC Protocols
• Tutorials for IRB Manager for IACUC Protocols

Human Subjects in Research

Research involving human subjects has specific requirements and regulations regardless whether it is a simple survey or a clinical trial. The following departments can assist you through this process.

• Human Research Protection Program
• Institutional Review Boards (IRB)
• IRB Manager
  
• Jacobson Center for Clinical & Translational Research

Research Biosafety

Safety in research is of paramount importance at The University of Toledo. If you are doing research that involves working with radioactive or bio-hazardous materials, you will need to work with the following departments to ensure compliance with UToledo safety policies and federal regulations for handling these materials.

• Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)
• IRB Manager for IBC Protocols
• Tutorials for IRB Manager for IBC Protocols
• Human Stem Cell Research Oversight Committee (hSCRO)
• Radiation Safety

Controlled Substances and Dangerous Drugs in Research

Researchers who obtain, store and utilize controlled substances in their research MUST comply with all relevant State and Federal regulations, including all of UToledo's policies and procedures related to work with these substances.

• Controlled Substances and Dangerous Drugs in Research

Export Control 

Research subject to laws that regulate how technology, data or materials are physically or electronically shared or transported should work with our Export Control office to ensure regulatory compliance.

• Export Control Compliance
• Restricted Party Screening

Research Integrity

The University of Toledo Research Integrity Program ensures that researchers, staff and students are provided the tools necessary to conduct research ethically and responsibly and to ensure that allegations and investigations of research misconduct conducted in accordance with UToledo policy and applicable regulations.

• Research Integrity

Compliance Staff

Please contact us about any questions you may have concerning your research and compliance with the appropriate regulatory controls.

• Research Compliance Staff