Compliance News
Launch of research onboarding webpage
April 24, 2026
The Research Compliance Committee: Learning Link is pleased to release a new onboarding webpage for new researchers and research administrators. This webpage is integrated into the New Employee Orientation (NEO)
A Process Update from Export Compliance and Research Security Offices
April 23, 2026
Effective May 1st, 2026, the Export Compliance Office (ECO) and the Research Security Office (RSO) (formerly Science and Security Office) are realigning transactional duties. While both programs retain subject matter
NIH to Enforce Common Form Usage on May 8, 2026
April 23, 2026
This message is from Brian Collier, Director of Research Security in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research. Effective May 8, 2026, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will
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