University of the Pacific is committed to maintaining the highest ethical, professional and legal standards in the conduct of research, scholarship and creative activities. Research Compliance serves as a vital resource for faculty, staff, students and research partners by providing guidance and oversight to ensure adherence to university policies, state regulations and federal requirements governing research activities.

Research Compliance works collaboratively with investigators and research teams to facilitate responsible research practices and ensure compliance with applicable regulations related to human subjects, animal care and use, biosafety, export controls, conflicts of interest, research security and other areas of regulatory oversight. By promoting compliance awareness and providing proactive support, Pacific enables researchers to pursue impactful scholarship with confidence and integrity.