There are a number of offices and committees at UH Mānoa that play key roles in overseeing and developing policy for various aspects of the research process. Federal, state, and UH Mānoa regulations require that certain proposed research projects are reviewed and approved to ensure that the proposed research complies with protective standards.
UH Mānoa students who intend to conduct the following types of research should check with their respective academic offices and the committees and office below for guidance and information pertaining to their research project.
- Research funded by non-UH Mānoa funds.
- Research sponsored by UH Mānoa.
- Research conducted by or under the direction of any employee or agent of UH Mānoa in connection with his or her institutional responsibilities.
- Research conducted by or under the direction of any employee or agent of this institution using any property or facility of this institution.
- Research involving the use of UH Mānoa’s non-public information to conduct research or identify research subjects.
- Individuals using educational assistance under the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Chapter 31, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Program.
General information regarding standards applicable to research activities can be obtained from the Office of Research Services, 2425 Campus Road, Sinclair Library Room 1, Honolulu, HI 96822, (808) 956-8658 or visit their website at research.hawaii.edu/ors/.
Environmental Health and Safety Office
Employees and students whose research projects may involve radioactive materials, SCUBA diving, or hazardous materials should contact the Environmental Health and Safety Office at (808) 956-8660 or visit their website at www.hawaii.edu/ehso for information and guidance. For more details, go to the “Instructional Support and Research Units” section.
Human Studies Program
UH Mānoa employees and students who intend to conduct research involving nonhuman, vertebrate animals are required to submit an animal use protocol application to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) for review and approval prior to any use of animals. Applications and information may be obtained from the Animal Welfare Program Office by calling (808) 956-4552 or visit the website at research.hawaii.edu/orc/human-studies/. Students should check with their departments or course instructors for further guidance.
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
UH Mānoa employees and students who intend to conduct research involving nonhuman, vertebrate animals are required to submit an application to the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) for review and approval prior to any such use of animals. Applications and information may be obtained from the Animal and Veterinary Service Program or visit the website at researchcompliance.hawaii.edu/programs/animal-welfare/. Students should check with their departments or course instructors for further guidance.
Institutional Biosafety Committee
UH Mānoa employees and students who intend to conduct research, teaching, and testing activities involving infectious microbial agents or recombinant biological or synthetic materials are required to submit a biosafety protocol application to the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) for review and approval prior to use. Applications and information may be obtained from the Biological Safety Program by calling (808) 956-3084/3197 or visit the website at research.hawaii.edu/orc/biological-safety/. Students should check with their departments or course instructors for further guidance.
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