Conducting Research at UTRGV
URGENT: Information for Researchers during COVID19
- 6/1/20:UPDATE: Interim Policy for the Continuation of Human Subjects Research with In-Person Component through the COVID-19 Outbreak
- 6/1/20:UPDATE: FAQ’s – Resuming Human Subject Research with an In-Person Component
- 4/30/20: UPDATE: NSF-approved formats for the biographical sketch and current and pending suppor documents. Read more on the Research Administration page.
- 4/10/20: Administrative Relief for Recipients and Applicants of Federal Financial Assistance Directly Impacted by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) due to Loss of Operations. For any questions or concerns, regarding your proposal deadline or your active federal grant, please contact the Office of Sponsored Programs at sponpro@utrgv.edu.
- 3/20/20: Interim Policy on Human Subjects Research
- 3/20/20: FAQs for Interim Policy on Human Subjects Research
- 3/20/20: Laboratory Guidelines during COVID19 Pandemic
- 3/20/20: Announcement from Research Administration including NIH guidelines
The Research Administration Offices are working remotely, therefore, we ask that everyone who calls and is unable to reach us to please leave a voicemail message and send emails to the staff so that they may promptly get back to you. We thank you for your understanding.
*Page updated 4/10/20.
UTRGV researchers contribute to the intellectual merit of their fields while adhering to responsible conduct of research (RCR) guidelines, with the goal of fostering integrity and deterring misconduct in research. 
The Department of Research, Innovation and Technology Commercialization
supports all aspects of research, from the administration of external awards to assistance with local, state, and federal compliance, until the process is complete, with research transformed into inventions, creative works, and consumer products.
supports all aspects of research, from the administration of external awards to assistance with local, state, and federal compliance, until the process is complete, with research transformed into inventions, creative works, and consumer products.
- Get to know our Research Support offices.
- Don't forget about certification, disclosure, and reporting requirements.
- The federal government requires Time and Effort Certification or Effort Reporting for all sponsored projects.
- UTRGV requires employees to Disclosures Outside Interests on a yearly basis.
- Preserve your Intellectual Property rights by Disclosing New Technology or Inventions before presenting at conferences or submitting to journals.
- Check with the Office of Technology Commercialization before signing documents like license agreements! Email otc@utrgv.edu.
Resources for Research Compliance and Export Controls
- Animal Care Program/Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR)
- Responsible Conduct of Research
- Research Regulatory Oversight:
Resources for Conducting Research
- Forms, Policies, & Guidelines
- Intent to Submit a Proposal
- Cayuse Proposal Submission
- Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR)
Funding
- Funding Opportunities
- Grant-writing insights from UTRGV faculty
- Explore external funding opportunities on Pivot. (Login using your UTRGV credentials).
Patenting, Research, and Technology Commercialization
- Understand the commercialization process
- Disclose New Technology
- Financial Conflicts of Interest in Research (FCOIR)
Presenting your work
- Will you be traveling? Make sure to review travel guidelines!
- 10 tips for Creating Attractive Presentations
- 10/20/30 rule for PowerPoint
- Tips for Giving Effective Presentations
- Presentation and poster templates
- Combining Fonts Effectively