Research Integrity & Compliance at UMass Boston
UMass Boston is committed to fostering a culture of research excellence by ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Our proactive and transparent compliance program supports ethical and responsible research through education, training, and administrative systems that streamline adherence to policies.
We encourage faculty, staff, and students to report concerns about research compliance in good faith, without fear of retaliation. Anonymous reports can be submitted through the Concerning Research Practices Reporting Form.
Resources for Compliance
Human Research
Research involving human participants must be reviewed and approved by the UMass Boston Institutional Review Board (IRB). Get information on all the forms you need etc.