The unit collaborates with researchers to ensure that their work complies with the rules, regulations and ethical standards that guarantee integrity, safety and transparency, in accordance with the principles promoted by the European Research Area. In particular, the unit provides support and monitors the following areas:

• technical and scientific support for the activities of the Comitato Etico per la Ricerca Transdisciplinare e della Commissione per l’Integrità della Ricerca (Ethics Committee for Transdisciplinary Research and the Research Integrity Commission), and coordination with the ethics committees required by law (territorial CETs and OPBA);
• with regard to research safety, verifies ethical and regulatory risks, including compliance with national, European and international standards and due diligence for technology transfer and dual-use research. Supports the Internal Compliance Program (ICP) for exports of dual-use products and technology;
• Management of a Research Information Management System (RIMS) for projects, funding, third-party contracts and research partnerships, with constant monitoring. It supports the development of digital solutions for research management, such as reporting, IRIS AP and UWEB Timesheet, with a view to promoting transparency and open data for public and commissioned research funding.

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