Research

Carolina Ethics Line

Carolina Ethics Line is a secure method through which to submit an anonymous report either online or by telephone. All reports submitted through Carolina Ethics Line will be given careful attention by appropriate UNC-Chapel Hill offices and officials. Anyone filing a report via Carolina Ethics Line should retain the report key and password and return to the website within 10 working days to check for comments or follow-up questions.

Institutional Research Integrity Officer

Individuals having reason to believe that someone has engaged in research misconduct related to University research has an obligation to report their concerns to their own department chair (or equivalent unit head) or directly to the Research Integrity Officer (RIO). The Department Chair (or equivalent) shall immediately notify the RIO, who will inform the Deciding Official.

Eric Everett
Institutional Research Integrity Officer
eric_everett@unc.edu
Phone: 919-962-0988

Office of Animal Care and Use

The Office of Animal Care and Use (OACU) is responsible for ethical and regulatory oversight of research at UNC-Chapel Hill that involves animal subjects. The OACU administers, supports, and guides the work of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) and all related activities. Any research involving animal subjects proposed by faculty, staff, or students must be reviewed and approved by an IACUC before research may begin, and before related grants may be funded.

Should you have a concern regarding animal welfare or protocol non-compliance, you may provide the information anonymously and, to the extent that it is possible, the university will preserve your anonymity. It is helpful for the IACUC to have as much information as possible in order to conduct a thorough investigation.

Office of Human Research Ethics

The Office of Human Research Ethics (OHRE) is responsible for ethical and regulatory oversight of research at UNC-Chapel Hill that involves human subjects. The OHRE administers, supports, and guides the work of the Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and all related activities. Any research involving human subjects proposed by faculty, staff, or students must be reviewed and approved by an IRB before research may begin, and before related grants may be funded. To report allegations of noncompliance and subject complaints call 919-966-3113 or email IRB_subjects@unc.edu.