Research Compliance & Ethics Northeastern University

Research compliance refers to adherence to research regulations, guidelines, and ethical standards. It encompasses a set of rules and principles that researchers must follow to ensure research integrity, safety, and ethical conduct at Northeastern.


Conflict of Interest

Northeastern’s policy on outside interest disclosure responsibility and COI review.

Committees & Programs

Northeastern’s research oversight committees and working groups.

Learn more about technical control plans, licenses, and help with federally controlled technology and data.

International Engagements

Northeastern’s International Engagement Policy and Intake Form.

NSF Resources

Learn about the various resources related to the NSF awards.

Research Security & Integrity

Northeastern’s research security programs and integrity protocols.

Responsible Conduct of Research 

Learn more about Northeastern’s RCR policy and training.

Training & Policies Related to Research

Northeastern’s research policies and faculty training protocols.

Stem Cells Research Oversight (SCRO)

Northeastern’s policy and application for conducting research with human embryonic stem cells.


University Compliance Hotline

The University strongly encourages all faculty, administrators, staff, and students to report suspected or actual wrongful conduct through channels that the University establishes for such reporting. While the university expects you to bring forward any concerns to your direct supervisor, faculty member, chair, or other, the Anonymous & Confidential Reporting Hotline provides an alternative channel for you to communicate your concerns. This allows any person to report activities that may involve unethical or otherwise inappropriate activity or behavior in violation of Northeastern University’s established policies and procedures.

All reports submitted to EthicsPoint are protected under the Whistleblower Policy.

You may file a report to Northeastern University online or telephone.

Website: EthicsPoint Online
Telephone: 1-855-350-9390
More information regarding anonymous and confidential reporting may be found here.

If you have questions about the Compliance Hotline, please contact the Director of Internal Audit at 617-373-4041.