Research Security, Integrity, and Compliance

The Office of Research Security, Integrity, and Compliance (RSIC) mission is to protect the security and integrity of the Boston College research enterprise; provide support and guidance to faculty, staff and students engaged in academic, administrative and business activities; ensure compliance with all applicable BC policies, U.S. statutes and federal regulations; and support BC’s strategic goals to expand the University’s research and scholarship and increase its global presence.

RSIC is responsible for the following compliance programs:

• Export Controls and Sanctions Compliance
  
• Industrial Security
  
• Research Integrity (Conflicts of Interest & Conflicts of Commitment)
• Research Misconduct
• Research Security
  

To accomplish its mission, RSIC works closely with other offices within the Office of the Vice Provost for Research (VPR), including:

• Office of Sponsored Research
• Office of Research Protections
• Office of Technology Transfer and Licensing
• Office of Research Infrastructure & Operations 

RSIC also regularly coordinates and works with offices outside of the VPR, including:

• Office of General Counsel
• Office of the Vice Provost for Faculties
• Office of the Vice Provost for Global Engagement
• Information Technology Services