New Mexico State University (NMSU) is committed to the highest standards of integrity in all areas of research and resolves that such activities undertaken by faculty, staff, and students will be conducted in accordance with strict ethical principles and in compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations and policies.

The Office of Research Integrity and Compliance (RIC) promotes a culture of compliance, research integrity, and high quality research within the university community.  The RIC staff work with faculty oversight committees and boards to promote the ethical and responsible conduct of research and to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements relating to research involving human subjects, animals, recombinant DNA, hazardous agents and research misconduct.  The oversight committees supported by RIC include the Institutional Review Board, the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, and the Institutional Biosafety Committee.

Together with these faculty committees, RIC facilitates ethical conduct of research through advance and continuing protocol review; monitoring and reporting; regular meetings for review of proposed and continuing research; providing educational programs for faculty, staff, and students; maintaining the institution’s assurances with the appropriate government agencies; and submitting the required federal reports in a timely manner.  RIC oversees the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and educational programs required by federal and state regulations governing the conduct of research activities involving human subjects, animals, recombinant DNA, and hazardous agents.  RIC reports to the Vice President for Research through the Associate Vice President for Research Integrity.

NMSU Research Administration Staff