Welcome! The University of Puerto Rico, being the leader in areas of research and scientific production in Puerto Rico, seeks the highest standards of compliance and integrity in the management of external funds. With this objective in mind, the Office for Research Compliance and Integrity attached to the Vice Presidency for Research and Innovation, is created in 2013 [Certification 59 (2012-2013) amending Certification 81 (2007-2008)]. On this page you will find relevant information, guides and university policies that govern research management. In addition, here you will find announcements, educational resources and training that will help with compliance management, external resource management and ethics in research.
The mission of the Office for Research Compliance and Integrity is to assist the research and creative community in achieving and maintaining ethical principles of high rigor, as well as ensuring full compliance with federal, state and institutional regulations through the promulgation of a culture of excellence and responsibility in research.
The Office for Research Compliance and Integrity is established through a four-way approach, supported by effective collaboration and communication to achieve the following objectives:
1. Establish, advise and coordinate the implementation of institutional policies and procedures for compliance and integrity, including those related to disciplinary actions.
2. Provide education and extensive training to the university community.
3. Conduct continuous compliance assessments, through monitoring, reporting and audits.
4. Require and monitor corrective action plans when necessary.
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Carlos M. Rodriguez Rivera
Director
Tel. 787-250-0000, ext. 3126
Marcos O. Pérez Beauchamp
Compliance Specialist
Tel. 787-250-0000, ext. 3151
Yoana L. López de Jesús
Administrative Assistant
Tel. 787-250-0000, ext. 3141
Email Address:
compliance@upr.edu
Address:
Office for Research Compliance and Integrity
Vice Presidency for Research and Innovation
UPR Central Administration
Jardín Botánico Sur
1187 Calle Flamboyán
San Juan, PR 00926-1117
The Offices of Federal and External Affairs or UPR Administration Centers are responsible for strengthening the research, educational, and community service goals of the University of Puerto Rico. It is charged with coordinating and expanding the relationships with federal funding agencies, influencing local legislation policy and monitoring federal legislation that impact the research enterprise. These Offices also helps coordinate the federal and external affairs efforts at all the campuses in the UPR system providing technical support and training to faculty and staff as well as identifying federal opportunities and securing research support.
The mission of this office is to foster and support research especially in those disciplines and areas of study where it is possible to garner competitive outside funding and where there is the potential for the research to generate contributions to society, culture, industry, and public policy. Also, they encourage the production of research in theoretical and applied disciplines by facilitating interactions with federal funding agencies, foundations and private organizations.
Here you can find contact information regarding Federal and External Affairs or UPR Administration Centers in each unit:
Sr. Gerardo Javariz
Director, Office of Planning and Institutional Studies
Tel. 787-890-2681, ext. 3329
Contact: gerardo.javariz@upr.edu
Office of Planning and Institutional Studies
University of Puerto Rico at Aguadilla
PO Box 6150
Aguadilla, PR 00604-6150
UPR Arecibo
Dr. Philippe Scott
Director, Center for Research and Creative Endeavors
Tel. 787-815-0000, ext. 1040, 1041 ó 1042
Contact: philippe.scott@upr.edu, cic.upra@upr.edu
Center for Research and Creative Endeavors
University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo
P.O. Box 4010
Arecibo, P.R. 00614
UPR Bayamón
Sra. María D. Ruiz Cintrón
Director, External Resources Office
Tel. 787-993-8850, ext. 3008
Contact: maria.ruiz9@upr.edu
Chancellor Office
University of Puerto Rico at Bayamón
Industrial Minillas 170 Carr. 174
Bayamón, PR 00959-1919
Institutional Development Office
Tel. 787-257-0000, ext. 4463, 4464
Contact:
Institutional Development Office
University of Puerto Rico at Carolina
PO Box 4800
Carolina, PR 00984-4800
UPR Cayey
Prof. Gladys Ramos García
Director, Office of Sponsored Projects and Research
Tel. 787-738-2161, ext. 2575
Contact: gladys.ramos@upr.edu
Office of Sponsored Projects and Research
University of Puerto Rico at Cayey
PO Box 372230
Cayey, PR 00737-2230
Resource Center for Science and Engineering (RSCE)
Dra. Ana R. Guadalupe Quiñones
Director, Resource Center for Science and Engineering (RSCE)
Tel. 787-765-5170, ext. 2008, 2010
Contact: lupita1029@gmail.com
Resource Center for Science and Engineering
PO Box 23334
San Juan, PR 00931-3334
Agricultural Experimental Station (EEA in spanish)
Dr. Julia O’Hallorans
Acting Assistant Dean for Research, Agricultural Experimental Station
Tel. 787-767-9705, ext. 2021, 2022
Contact: julia.ohallorans@upr.edu
College of Agricultural Science
University of Puerto Rico
Agricultural Experimental Station
Botanical Garden South
1193 Guayacán Street
San Juan, PR 00926-1118
Dr. Edgardo Rivera Tirado
Tel. 787-850-0000, ext. 9162
Contact: edgardo.rivera14@upr.edu
University of Puerto Rico at Humacao
Estación Postal CUH
100 Carr. 908
Humacao, PR 00791-4300
UPR Ponce
Prof. Grisobelle Virella
Chancellor’s Assistant, External Resources and Development
Tel. 787-844-8181, exts 3007, 3008; 787-647-6638
Contact: grisobelle.virella@upr.edu
External Resources and Development (SPO)
University of Puerto Rico in Ponce
PO Box 7186
Ponce, PR 00732-7186
Center for Research, Compliance and Development (CRECED)
Lysette M. Barreras Avila, MMS
Acting Director, Center for Research on Compliance and Development (CRECED)
Tel. 787-758-2525, ext. 1749, 787-630-8490
Contact: enga.rcm@upr.edu, lysette.barreras@upr.edu
University of Puerto Rico
Medical Sciences Campus
PO Box 365057
San Juan, PR. 00936-5067
UPR, Rio Piedras Campus
Dra. Blanca Ortíz Torres
Assistant Dean for Sponsored Programs, Office of the Dean for Graduate Studies and Research
Tel. 787-764-0000, ext. 86730
Contact: b.ortiz@upr.edu
Office of the Dean for Graduate Studies and Research
P.O. Box 21790
San Juan, PR 00931-1790
UPR, Mayaguez Campus
Dr. David Suleiman
Director, Research & Development Center
Tel. 787-832-4040, ext. 5250, 5213
Contact: david.suleiman@upr.edu
Research & Development Center
University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez
Call Box 9000
Mayagüez, PR 00680-9000
Agricultural Extension Service (SEA in spanish)
Prof. Roberto Luis Rigau Llorens
Coordinator, External Resources Office
Tel. 787-767- 9705, ext. 3221
Contact: robertoluis.rigaullorens@upr.edu
Botanical Garden South
1204 Ceiba Street
San Juan, PR 00926-1120
Madeline Díaz Vargas
Chancellor Office
Tel. 787-894-2828, ext. 2264
787-894-6050
Contact: madeline.diaz4@upr.edu
Office of External Resources
University of Puerto Rico at Utuado
P.O. BOX 2500
Utuado, PR 00641
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FY-2012 University of Puerto Rico Single Audit
FY-2013 University of Puerto Rico Single Audit
FY-2014 University of Puerto Rico Single Audit
FY-2015 University of Puerto Rico Single Audit
FY-2016 University of Puerto Rico Single Audit
FY-2017 University of Puerto Rico Single Audit
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Start your compliance journey today!
Access this link to start the Federal Grants Compliance Training Module created by the UPR Office for Research Compliance and Integrity. You will need to be connected to your UPR email account.
Project Administration (General)
Compliance Review for Project Administrators
Time and Effort Management
UPR Time & Effort Electronic Certification System Presentation
Time _ Effort Reporting Electronic System Manual
Procurement
Purchase, receipt and management of federal property (October 2016)
Purchases with Federal Funds 2017-2018
Subrecipient Management
Subrecipient Monitoring Presentation
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- ORCI 2018-2019 02– The Office for Research Compliance and Integrity removes the 125A form as a requirement of the Time and Effort process.
- Next Workshop in Medical Science Campus (March 19, 2019) – «Effective Management Practices for Specific Processes: Procurement, Property Management and Risk Monitoring». Call 787-758-2525 ext. 1749 for more information about the workshop.