THE OFFICE OF RESEARCH

RESEARCH INVESTIGATOR HANDBOOK

1. INTRODUCTION: THE UCSF OFFICE OF RESEARCH

The mission of the Office of Research at the University of California, San Francisco is provide high quality research support services to investigators, foster research initiatives, and the translation of discoveries into public benefit.

This mission is accomplished by:

•	Providing specialized facilities;
•	Maintaining a safe research environment, both in the laboratory and in the clinical setting;
•	Assisting researchers in identifying, obtaining, and managing extramural funds;
•	Managing intellectual property;
•	Providing compilance guidance and administrative support for all regulatory aspects of research operations.

The Office of Research, in partnership with the research community, adheres to high ethical standards in the conduct of research and must ensure that UCSF meets the federal, state, and municipal regulations required of biomedical institutions.

As a reflection of this mission, this Handbook has been developed is to help new investigators navigate the complex research environment of UCSF, and provide a reference document for current UCSF researchers.

Although this Guide serves as a roadmap to investigators, it is not a definitive statement of UCSF policy. Other university policies and procedures that you should read include:

•	UCSF Campus Administrative Policies
•	UCSF Campus Code of Conduct
•	UCSF Faculty Handbook for Success
•	UC Office of Research

You are not alone in your research efforts. The University provides many support services for its researchers. This Guide is intended to help you be successful in your research endeavors.

If you find there are other sections that you believe would be useful to add, or corrections you would like made, please contact the Campus Research Policy and Compliance Coordinator at joan.kaiser@ucsf.edu.