Compliance News
J-1 Visa Review Process Change
March 3, 2026
A message from the Export Compliance and Science and Security Offices We are pleased to introduce an expedited review process for J-1 visa sponsorship. Effective, March 9, 2026, visiting scholars
NIH to Require Common Form on January 25, 2026
January 15, 2026
Update: 1/30/2026: the NIH expects to offer leniency for applications submitted with old Biosketch and Other Support forms through May. Submissions with old Biographical Sketch (Biosketch) and Current and Pending (Other) Support forms
New CITI Course Available –Â ICHÂ GCPÂ E6(R3):Â An IntroductionÂ
December 5, 2025
The International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) released the revised Good Clinical Practice guideline, ICH GCP E6(R3), in January 2025. The FDA subsequently adopted and issued guidance to industry in September 2025. These revisions modernize clinical research practices by
New Science and Security Policy
November 6, 2025
UNC-Chapel Hill has adopted a new Policy on Science and Security to protect the integrity of University research and related programs from risks such as unauthorized access, inappropriate foreign influence,
New Policy On Delegating Clinical Research Tasks In Research
September 18, 2025
The Clinical Research Compliance Office is pleased to announce the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Policy on Delegating Clinical Research Tasks in Research. This policy supports safe and
FAQ: Conflict of Interest 2026 Annual Disclosure Process
September 18, 2025
The Conflict of Interest Office is pleased to share that it is transitioning to an annual disclosure model. Here are some Frequently Asked Questions: How are COI Disclosures changing? Currently,
Refreshed Structure for Better Research Collaboration and Support
September 4, 2025
The Research Compliance Committee (RCC), administered by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) Research Compliance Services, is returning this fall with a refreshed structure designed to better
UNC Approach to ICH E6(R3) GOOD CLINICAL PRACTICE (GCP) TRAINING
August 28, 2025
The International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) released the revised Good Clinical Practice guideline ICH E6(R3) in January 2025. These revisions reflect current approaches to clinical research, including decentralized models, electronic
Research Science Training Wave 2: Frequently Asked Questions
July 16, 2025
The Research Science and Security office is launching the University of North Carolina’s research security (RS) training program. We are now rolling out the second wave of the training to
New Research Policy Category Organization Now Live in the UNC Policy Repository
June 30, 2025
Dear Colleagues, We’re pleased to share that the UNC Policy Repository has been updated with a new,more intuitive research policy category structure. This change is designed to improvenavigation and help