We foster research and scholarship across all disciplines
Research Support Services is the central university office with oversight of research management, regulatory compliance, research assurances and research promotion. The office is responsible for institutional approval of all grant proposals and contracts relating to sponsored research, instruction and service agreements, as the university's Authorized Organizational Representative.
RSS provides regular and meaningful consultation with faculty, students and staff on compliance and the preparation of protocols submitted to compliance committees. RSS also advises faculty, staff and students on adherence to university policies and federal, state and local regulations as they pertain to the conduct of research.
RSS manages research authorization processes such as the Institutional Review Board
(IRB), Institutional Animal Care and Use (IACUC), Institutional Biosafety Committee
(IBC), University Patents and Copyright Committee (UCPC), Conflicts of Interest, Export
Controls and aerial drone-based research.
This website provides access to the research related services and guidance needed
to fully support the SDSU research community in the advancement of knowledge and education.
Research Support Services Committees and Deadlines
University Copyright and Patent Committee
Zoom
Submission Deadline for June IRB Meeting
Institutional Biosafety Committee
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
Institutional Review Board Meeting
Research Support Services Updates
- There is No IRB Meeting for July 2022
Research Support Services reviews, and if warranted, investigates concerns involving
research with human subjects, care and use of animals, biological agents, and other
research materials. These reports of potential non-compliance can be made by research
and facility personnel or by public complainants.
This incident report is for research-related activity only. It is not to be used for complaints of sexual harassment or misconduct, personnel issues, work place violence, criminal activity etc.
Research Support Services encourages the prompt reporting (within 24 hours) of concerns and incident reports. Allegations should be detailed, specific, and be accompanied by supporting documentation when possible. All concerns will be reviewed regardless of how they are received. Reports may be communicated anonymously by completion of the incident report on this page, by email, telephone, or in person.
Report by Telephone: 619-594-5938, The identity of the person(s) submitting the report will be kept strictly confidential.
Report Filed in Person: Contact the Assistant Vice President of Research Support Services, Gateway Center Room 3519B, email: [email protected]. The identity of the person(s) submitting the report will be kept strictly confidential.
Report Online: Click here to submit an Anonymous Incident Report.
Non Retaliation: San Diego State University prohibits any retaliatory action against individuals
who, in good faith, makes a call or written report regarding compliance, or cooperates
with an investigation or corrective action.