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Disclaimer: The Pitt Research Concierge Program provides research resources and services for Pitt faculty and staff only. Some resources are applicable to students.

Areas	Responsible Department / Office	Description	Resource
Conflict of Interest	Conflict of Interest Division (COID)	The Conflict of Interest Division (COID) helps the University community understand and comply with individual conflict of interest (COI) and institutional conflict of interest (ICOI) policies and, when relevant, regulations. The COID works with University faculty, staff, and investigators and with other University offices to manage potential COIs and ICOIs.
Research Integrity	Pitt Research	The Research, Ethics and Society Initiative (RESI) helps to ensure that Pitt’s scholars and researchers pursue their work with awareness of its implications for society, the world, and future generations. Pitt joins peer institutions in providing research ethics consultation services through RESI, enhancing Pitt Research.	Research, Ethics and Society Initiative (RESI)
Research Integrity	The Center for Bioethics & Health Law (CBHL)	The Center for Bioethics & Health Law (CBHL) brings together clinicians, scholars, and researchers from schools and disciplines across the University to investigate issues in bioethics and health law by employing empirical, philosophical, humanities, and legal research methods.
Research Integrity	Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)	The Research Integrity site defines research misconduct and how to report research misconduct.	Research Integrity
Research Integrity	Office of Policy Development and Management	Policy RI 07 defines the University's policy on Research Integrity and how investigations will be conducted in the event that misconduct occurs.	RI 07 Research Integrity (formerly 11-01-01)
Research Trainings	Office of Research Protections (ORP)	The Office of Research Protections (ORP) outlines research training requirements for individuals who conduct research at the University of Pittsburgh, including faculty, staff, and students.	Training
Research Trainings	Animal Research Protections (IACUC)	The Animal Research Protections Office (IACUC) outlines research training requirements for individuals who perform animal research.	Training
Research Trainings	Conflict of Interest Division (COID)	The Conflict of Interest Division (COID) provides information on discloser training, supervisor training, and administrator training.	MyDisclosures Training
Research Trainings	Conflict of Interest Division (COID)	The Conflict of Interest Division (COID) provides information on who should complete a Conflict of Interest (COI) disclosure and how to access the training.	COI Training Requirements
Research Trainings	Education and Compliance Support for Human Subject Research (ECS-HSR)	The Education and Compliance Support for Human Subject Research (ECS-HSR) Division is committed to enhancing the knowledge of Good Research Practices and the Regulations that govern Human Subject Research by offering educational and training resources. *Note that these resources are for those conducting clinical research only.	Training
Research Trainings	Human Research Protection Office (HRPO)	The Human Research Protection Office (HRPO) provides information on IRB application requirements and training.	Training
Research Trainings	Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)	The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) provides required training to gain access to the MyIBC system.	IBC Training
Research Trainings	Human Stem Cell Research Oversight (hSCRO)	Human Stem Cell Research Oversight (hSCRO) details the required training for all researchers and lab personnel working with human stem cells.	Human Stem Cell Research CITI Module
Research Trainings	Radiation Safety	Radiation safety training is required for all personnel using radioactive materials or radiation producing equipment at the University of Pittsburgh and affiliated institutions. Training for radiation workers includes instruction in the basic principles of radiation protection and the applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.	Training
Research Trainings	Office of Research Security & Trade Compliance (ORSTC)	The Office of Research Security & Trade Compliance (ORSTC) provides information regarding How-to Guides, Required Courses, Education and Research, and a Video Presentations Library.	Training
Research Trainings	Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S)	Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) develops and maintains records for environmental and safety training for all faculty, staff, and students. Training requirements are determined by your occupation and exposure risks.	Training
Research Trainings	Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI)	The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) provides the following training programs: Orientation to Research Fundamentals (ORF), Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training, and Community Partner Research Ethics Training (CPRET).	Education & Training