International research drives global collaboration, accelerates scientific progress, and addresses shared challenges across borders, leading to innovative solutions and a deeper understanding of our world. To maintain the integrity and validity of these global scientific endeavors, it is crucial to protect intellectual property, ensure ethical compliance, and safeguard personal and national interests. The Office for Global Research Engagement has prepared informational videos to introduce you to international research practices. For guidance on research security, UF faculty, staff, and students should contact UF Research Integrity, Security and Compliance (UF RISC), which serves as the central point of contact within UF's core offices for these matters.
Building Successful International Partnerships
Understanding and Avoiding Helicopter Science
Global Engagement and Research Security at UF
Navigating the IRB process
UF Research Integrity, Security & Compliance
UF Research Integrity, Security & Compliance (RISC) provides support to UF’s research community to ensure regulatory and institutional compliance and promote the highest ethical standards in research. The University of Florida conducts research in compliance with established federal, state and local rules, regulations, policies and procedures. RISC develops and implements research compliance programs and coordinates activities with various compliance offices and committees. RISC is also responsible for reviewing and facilitating the investigation of research misconduct or other research integrity deviations. More information can be found here: https://research.ufl.edu/compliance.html. Specific information and resources on research security can be found here: https://research.ufl.edu/compliance/research-security.html
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Michael Kung (mkung@ufic.ufl.edu).