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Research Compliance

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Integrity in Research and Scholarship

Cal State Monterey Bay is committed to the highest standards of ethics and integrity in all research activities. Research involving students, staff and faculty is expected to follow rigorous ethical principles and comply with all federal, state and institutional regulations.

The Office of Research Compliance works in collaboration with faculty oversight committees and university boards to:

  • Promote ethical and responsible research practices
  • Review, monitor, and support research protocols
  • Host regular compliance meetings and training sessions
  • Maintain institutional assurances with appropriate regulatory agencies

CSUMB fosters a research environment that is ethical, inclusive, student-centered and grounded in compliance.

Research Compliance via Cayuse

Submissions to the IRB, IACUC, IBC, and COI have moved to Cayuse. This integrated platform will provide intuitive, user-friendly forms, linkage to training certifications, efficient reviews, and timely communication. Cayuse makes it easier for students, faculty, and staff to manage research projects and stay in compliance.

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Ethical Review Committees

Human Subjects Research (IRB)

The CSUMB Institutional Review Board (IRB) is responsible for the review and authorization of research involving the use of humans or their personally identifiable private information for research purposes. The IRB is administered collaboratively by research compliance staff and the IRB members, under the Federal-wide Assurance Institutional Officers which includes the Provost and the Associate Provost for Research.

Learn more about Human Subjects Research (IRB)
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Animal Care & Use (IACUC)

The CSUMB IACUC is responsible for the humane care and use of animals both on campus and research with local wildlife. The IACUC adheres to guidelines set forth by the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) and in coordination with the Public Health Service (PHS) policy on humane care and use of laboratory animals. The IACUC works with CSUMB researchers to ensure the humane treatment of animals.

Learn more about Animal Care & Use (IACUC)
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Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)

The CSUMB Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) complies with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Guidelines and adheres to high standards of safety while engaged in biological materials related research and coursework. The IBC ensures that research and academic activities involving biological materials are conducted in a manner that is safe for staff, students, research subjects, general public and the environment.

Learn more about the IBC
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Cal State Monterey Bay and the University Corporation at Monterey Bay (UCorp) are committed to maintaining the integrity of research conducted at the university. To comply with federal and state regulations, Principal Investigators and key personnel on certain sponsored projects must disclose financial interests that could present a conflict with their research responsibilities.

Who Must Disclose?

You must disclose if you are:

  • Responsible for the design, conduct or reporting of a externally funded research project
  • Considered senior/key personnel or anyone contributing substantively to a project
  • A spouse, registered domestic partner or dependent child of someone in the above roles

When Must Disclosure Occur?

Disclosures must be submitted:

  • At the time of proposal submission for external funding
  • At least annually for the duration of the award
  • Within 30 days of acquiring or discovering a new significant financial interest

More information on Conflict of Interest

Cal State Monterey Bay supports academic freedom and the creation of new knowledge through research, scholarship and innovation. Intellectual property — including scholarly writing, creative work, inventions and discoveries — is an important part of that mission.

For systemwide policies on intellectual property, including copyright and patent guidelines, visit the CSU Chancellor’s Office website.

For questions specific to CSUMB, contact the Office of Graduate Studies and Research at research_dean@csumb.edu.

Cal State Monterey Bay is in the process of developing a formal X-ray Safety Program to support the safe and compliant use of radiation-producing equipment in research and academic settings.

During this interim period, please direct all questions or requests related to radiation safety to the Office of Research at research_dean@csumb.edu.

We appreciate your commitment to maintaining a safe research environment. Updates will be posted as the program develops.

Export control regulations are federal laws that restrict the transfer of certain information, technologies, and goods to foreign countries or foreign nationals.

These laws are designed to:

  • Protect U.S. national security
  • Prevent the spread of weapons of mass destruction
  • Support U.S. foreign policy and international agreements
  • Promote human rights and regional stability
  • Maintain the nation’s economic competitiveness

Export controls apply to physical shipments, digital communications and even verbal exchanges, whether abroad or within the U.S.

What Regulations Apply?

The main export control regulations are:

  • International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) — governs defense-related articles and services
  • Export Administration Regulations (EAR) — covers dual-use items and technologies
  • Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) — enforces trade sanctions and embargoes

How Export Control May Affect You

Export control may apply to your activity if you:

  • Travel internationally with research materials or equipment
  • Communicate with foreign nationals about non-public or proprietary research
  • Ship or carry items overseas
  • Receive or purchase items from foreign vendors
  • Share controlled data or software with foreign nationals, even within the U.S.

To ensure compliance, please contact the Office of Research before proceeding with international research, collaboration, or data sharing.

Resources and Training

Export Control Guidance

CITI Export Control Certification

CSUMB researchers may complete export control training through the CITI Program, which meets compliance standards.

To get started:

  • Visit citiprogram.org
  • Log in or create an account
  • Search for and “Add a Course” in Export Compliance
  • Follow the instructions in the CITI Getting Started Guide

For help with course selection or CITI access, refer to the CITI Knowledgebase.

Recreational drone flights are not permitted on CSUMB property.

All Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) (drone) flights conducted on campus or for CSUMB purposes must be approved in advance.

This includes any flight for teaching, research, videography, surveying or other CSUMB-affiliated activities, whether on campus or off site.

More information on Uncrewed Aerial Systems/Drones

Get Support for Your Research

We’re here to help you navigate requirements, clarify next steps and move your work forward.

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Our team is here to support all your research compliance needs.

Michelle Burgett‑Moreno

Research Integrity and Compliance Officer

Cindy Juntunen

Associate Provost/Dean of Graduate Studies and Research