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The Research Services Office (RSO) provides expert support for faculty in securing funding, navigating ethics reviews, and finalizing award agreements. Partnering with academic colleges and administrative units, RSO advances the University’s research mission and offers essential resources.

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Office of the Associate Vice-President (Research Services)

The Office of the Associate Vice-President (Research Services) (OAVPRS) provides leadership in planning, priority setting, IEDI in research, research integrity, and operational performance; manages relationships with key internal and external stakeholders; and offers strategic support across research services and initiatives.

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Animal Care Services

The Animal Care Services (ACS) assists researchers and educators in ensuring that the highest standards in humane care and treatment of all living animals involved in science are met. Visit Animal Care Services.

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Research Ethics Office

The Research Ethics Office (REO) partners with researchers to ensure high ethical standards in human studies. Visit Research Ethics Office.

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Research Legal Review

Research Legal Review (RLR) provides specialized legal review of research proposals, applications to sponsors and research agreements and contracts which present higher than normal risk to the University.

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Research Risk Management

Research Risk Management (RRM) focuses on managing risk and facilitating regulatory compliance within the University's diverse research activities. Visit Research Risk Management.

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Research Support Services

The Research Support Services (RSS) supports researchers through the process of finding funding opportunities; creating proposals and budgets; submitting applications; finalizing awards and negotiating agreements; and continues through to setting up accounts for funded research.

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Strategic Programs

The Strategic Programs (SP) provides administrative leadership and logistical support for strategic research and infrastructure programs. Visit Strategic Programs.

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