Training
Training
Training is often required before certain types of research can take place. Links to the most commonly used training are below. If you have further questions about how to access training, please contact ovcrweb@uic.edu.
Postdocs/Trainees
For more information on Postdoctoral opportunities, resources and the Postdoctoral Association please see the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs.
Finding Funding
The office of Research Development Services offers a variety of resources to faculty including assistance in finding funding as well as information about limited submissions:
Electronic Systems
UIC hosts a variety of electronic systems related to research. Brief descriptions of each are below along with links to the system.
START myResearch
- START (Systemwide Tools for Administration of Research and Training) is the grants management software leveraging open source (Kuali Coeus) as well as University of Illinois developed software.
- The project will modernize and streamline the research enterprise at University of Illinois and reduce the administrative burden for faculty and business office staff, ultimately saving the University money and ensuring that we are fulfilling our financial, legal, and ethical obligations.
MyResearch Portal
- myResearch integrates and displays information from a number of different university systems, giving faculty access to the information they need to prepare, submit, route, and manage their grants.
- myResearch Portal can be used by PI’s and Business Managers
- MyResearch Portal Updates
OSPWeb
- OSPWeb is the web-based system used to deliver documents to OSP.
- OSPWeb eliminates the need to submit hard copies of all documents to our front office.
- OSPWeb sends emails confirming receipt of delivery and assignment to OSP personnel for review.
UIC Research
Conflict of Commitment and Interest Disclosures
- UIC Research – COI is the online application to perform the following processes for compliance with the University Policy on Conflict of Commitment and Interest:
UIC Research
Institutional Review Board Submissions
- UIC Research – IRB is a web-based, IRB submission system that allows PI’s and their staff to create and submit online IRB applications including electronic routing for signatures.
Definitions and Types of Awards
For more information on types of awards and how to manage them please visit the links below:
Research Conduct
The Office of Research Integrity can answer any questions related to research conduct:
Conflict of Interest
The office of Conflict of Commitment and Interest handles the following areas:
Human Subjects
For research involving human subjects or ESCRO please visit:
Research Involving Animals, Infectious Agents and Controlled Substances
For information on research involving animals, IBC or controlled substances please visit:
Export Controls
For information on export controls and working with foreign entities please visit:
Research Facilities
UIC hosts a variety of research cores which offer use of equipment and services:
For research involving animals, please visit:
Intellectual Property
The Office of Technology Management commercializes research & educational activities at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Standard Institutional Information
For basic institutional information required by most grants, please see: