Resources

Access key guidance, policies, forms, and tools to support ethical, compliant research at the University of Pittsburgh. Browse the resources below to find information on regulatory requirements, research security, data governance, clinical trials, and other topics that help investigators conduct research responsibly.

New to ORP?

New faculty are encouraged to complete our ORP support survey to arrange a meeting with ORP division leadership and discuss their research support needs.

ORP Support Survey

Featured Guidance and Information

For information about Clinical Trials, visit the Education & Compliance Support for Human Subject Research website. 

Authorship Guidelines

Learn about the University's authorship requirements and find guidance for preventing and resolving authorship disputes.

Review Authorship Guidelines
Checklist for Investigators Leaving the University

Completion of this form will alert the relevant University offices, which will be in contact to assure that your research at the University is terminated appropriately. 

Review Checklist
Clinical Trials

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to complying with all applicable laws, regulations and policies governing submission of registration and results information to ClinicalTrials.gov (Education & Compliance Support for Human Subject Research website).

Learn About Clinical Trials
Controlled Substances

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has developed a number of regulations stipulating how controlled substances must be procured, secured, and safeguarded against diversion. 

Find Controlled Substances Guidance
Data Governance

Effective data management is critical to protecting the integrity of Pitt's research enterprise. The University has, therefore, enacted a Research Data Management Policy.

View the University's Data Management Policy
DOJ Regulations Regarding Bulk U.S. Sensitive Data

The Data Security Program establishes national security safeguards around the handling of certain categories of sensitive U.S. personal data.

Learn more about DOJ regulations
ORP Support Services

Please complete this survey if ORP can help facilitate your research, and a staff member will be in touch to provide assistance.

Complete the ORP Survey
Research Security Training

Stay current with federal research requirements. Complete the Research Security Training Refresher Module (PDF) to maintain compliance after completing the full NSF training.

Access Training Module (PDF)
Updated Visitor Guidance

This Visitor Guidance (PDF) was approved in July 2025. Use it to learn about updated procedures for hosting academic visitors, including undergrads, high school students, and CMU affiliates. 

Go to Visitor Guidance (PDF)