Mission: To serve as a resource to university leadership, university enterprises (Knowledge, Learning and Academic), ASU faculty and staff by managing external funded and unfunded research compliance risks through the following:

• Education and outreach on compliance areas.
• Efficient processes to make compliance as easy as possible for the regulated community.
• Support institutional compliance committees.
• Provide institutional oversight.
• Supporting the ethical conduct of research in compliance with federal, state, and university regulations.

Vision: To provide resources to ASU faculty, staff and students ensuring research is performed with the highest ethical standards, safely and in compliance with all applicable regulations and policies.

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What’s new in Research Compliance

Research Compliance that works for you!

At Research Compliance, our goal is simple: make compliance easier, keep research moving forward, and support your success.

New Visual Compliance Guideline

A Visual Compliance (VC) Guideline document has been developed and added as a Resource on the Research Compliance Regulations and resources webpage (found here).  Visual Compliance is an online database used to screen external organizations and individuals. Visual Compliance is used to perform *Restricted Party Screenings (RPS) to ensure we are not interacting with restricted, denied, or debarred parties in violation of United States law.  The document explains in detail how to perform the vetting process and includes answers to the most common questions asked.  Links to the guideline document have been placed on various ASU webpages wherever “Visual Compliance” was referenced.

Many KE Research Administrators (RAs) and Grant and Contract Officers (GCOs) have access to VC and use it to screen new vendors or new collaborators.  If you are interested in obtaining access to VC, please contact Cliff Fredericks at [email protected].     

Questions may be directed to [email protected].

Research Security 101 September NCURA Training

Research Security 101: What Every Research Administrator Needs to Know

September 17, 2026
11:00 – 12:30 pm AZ Time

Research security has become an increasingly important part of the research enterprise, but many research administrators are still asking: What exactly is research security, why is it receiving so much attention, and what does it mean for my day-to-day work? 

This introductory webinar will provide a practical overview of the current research security landscape and explain the factors driving new requirements from federal agencies and institutions. Designed for research administrators who work directly with principal investigators and research teams, this session will demystify key concepts, terminology, and expectations. 

Participants will gain a foundational understanding of research security, learn how it supports the protection of research integrity and national interests, and identify the role research administrators play in helping investigators navigate evolving requirements.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to: 

• Define research security and its purpose within the research enterprise.
• Understand the federal and institutional drivers behind current research security requirements.
• Recognize common research security topics, including foreign influence, international collaborations, disclosure requirements, and research integrity.
• Identify the role research administrators play in supporting investigators and promoting compliance.
• Navigate conversations with researchers about research security requirements with greater confidence.

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Through key committees, related programs and activities, Research Compliance personnel coordinate the development of, implement and oversee university policies related to research compliance and provides support for the responsible conduct of research for the following areas: