Compliance News
COI Program Move to Annual Disclosure Model
April 13, 2026
A message from Quinton Johnson, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Compliance Effective today, the Conflict of Interest (COI) Program is moving to an annual disclosure model. If you are involved
Update to the Conflict of Interest and Commitment Policies
April 10, 2026
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has updated its conflict of interest and commitment policies to better align with federal requirements and clarify expectations across research and non-research
RCC Quarterly Meeting, April 24
April 1, 2026
The next quarterly Research Compliance Committee (RCC) meeting will be held on April 24 from 1:00–2:00 p.m. The agenda includes a COI Program Update covering what’s new and what’s required.
COI Program Moving to Annual Disclosure Model
April 1, 2026
A message from Quinton Johnson, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Compliance During April, the Conflict of Interest (COI) Program will move to an annual disclosure model. You will receive an
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
2026 Research Insights Survey Now Open
January 20, 2026
The 2026 Research Insights Survey is now open and invites members of the UNC–Chapel Hill research community, including researchers, research staff, and research administrators, to share their day-to-day experiences with
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
RCC Quarterly Meeting, January 30
January 12, 2026
The next quarterly Research Compliance Committee (RCC) meeting will be held on January 30 from 1:00–2:00 p.m. The meeting will feature updates on key compliance initiatives, policy developments, and upcoming
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,