Office
of Grant and Research Development
The Office of Grant
and Research Development (OGRD) acts as a clearinghouse for information
on sponsored research. It also reviews proposals, aids in the selection
of University representatives for competitive grants, offers staff support
to the University Research and Arts Committee, and stimulates grant and
contract activity on campus.
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Office
of Intellectual Property Administration
The Office of Intellectual
Property Administration (OIPA), established in 1990, serves Washington
State University and its employees in promoting technology transfer
by working closely with the Washington State University Research Foundation
(WSURF). OIPA recommends to WSURF copyright and patent protection and
licensing, and polices the use of the University's trademarks. It also
is responsible for promotional efforts to encourage the transfer of
technologies and disclosure of intellectual property.
Radiation
Safety Office
The Radiation
Safety Office administers a program providing for the safe use of radiation
and radioactive materials in research, service, and instruction at
the main campus, urban campuses, and at the extension centers. The
activities of this program are conducted in accordance with the statutes
and rules of radiation protection specified in WAC-246, and with the
conditions enumerated in Radioactive Materials License WN-C003-1 issued
by the State of Washington.
Office
of Campus Veterinarian
The Office of Campus
Veterinarian is the central coordinating facility for the care, production,
procurement, and use of laboratory animals at WSU. It provides assurance
to governmental agencies, granting authorities, accrediting bodies,
and the public that all animals utilized by WSU in teaching, research,
and testing are cared for in a humane manner consistent with established
federal and state guidelines. The Center also provides formal presentations,
informal assistance, and educational services to assist instructors
and investigators in their use of animals.
Research
Compliance Office
The Research Compliance Office provides oversight and coordinates compliance
efforts (as required by federal and state laws and University policies)
primarily through close cooperation and coordination with the following
faculty/Presidential Committees:
- Institutional Animal Care and Use
Committee (IACUC)
- Institutional Biosafety Committee
(IBC)
- Institutional Review Board (IRB)
- Radiation Safety Committee (RSC)
The Research Compliance Office offers
support and help to researchers to identify, understand,
and comply with all pertinent regulations, rules, and policies.
The Office is a resource for facilitating the conduct of research
at WSU.
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