Other Columbia Resources
Executive Vice President for Research
There are several offices under the EVPR that help to establish and moderate all policies and govern the conduct of research at Columbia, including all research departments, institutes, and centers.
The Clinical Trials Office provides the CUMC research community with administrative services required to set up and execute clinical trials.
The Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action manages Columbia’s Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Policies. Contact this office to learn about your rights, request mediation or counseling, or to seek information about how University policies apply to specific situations.
EHS establishes and monitors work environments at Columbia, to ensure individual safety and reduce/eliminate the environmental impact of the University’s research activities.
Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC)
IACUC provides guidance to all researchers at Columbia who conduct animal research, and strives to ensure that this community adheres to the highest scientific, humane, and ethical principles.
Institute of Comparative Medicine (ICM)
ICM ensures humane care of animals used in research at Columbia, and makes sure that all care is in compliance with state and federal policies.
Institutional Review Boards – Medical Center
The IRB works to make sure any research in which humans will be asked to participate is well planned and ethical. The IRB must approve any study with human participants.
Institutional Review Boards – Morningside
The IRB works to make sure any research in which humans will be asked to participate is well planned and ethical. The IRB must approve any study with human participants.
Office of Research Compliance and Training
The Office of Research Compliance and Training educates researchers in the Columbia community about research integrity; any questions about research integrity can be first addressed here. Also, you may use the Training Finder, an online tool to help you determine which research courses you must take to be compliant in your area of research.
Office of Research Initiatives
The Office of Research Initiatives works to foster the interdisciplinary research, and supports efforts to secure funding for research collaboration. This office also administers Columbia’s internal review and nomination process for funding opportunities that limit the number of proposals any one institution is allowed to submit.
The Ombuds Office offers a confidential and impartial safe place for any member of the Columbia community to seek advice about workplace issues, academic concerns, interpersonal conflicts and many other concerns.
CTV’s mission is to facilitate the translation of academic research into practical applications, and to educate and serve as a resource for the Columbia community on matters relating to entrepreneurship, intellectual property, and technology commercialization.
Sponsored Projects Administration
SPA serves as the central resource to support the research community at Columbia. Some of their services include review and submission of proposals, award negotiation and acceptance, account setup, and grants education.
Policies
Postdoctoral trainees are Officers of Research at the university. The Faculty Handbook outlines University policies for all Officers of Research, including post-docs. Information on appointments and promotions, leaves of absence, compensation, termination, and grievance procedures can be found in the Faculty Handbook.
The Sponsored Projects Handbook outlines Columbia’s policies on finding funding, preparing sponsored projects proposals, and managing sponsored projects. It is a very useful reference for those who want to apply for funding or find information regarding setting up their own research initiatives.
CUMC Conflict of Interest Policy
Statement of University Policy on Conflicts of Interest