Research Compliance Hotline

Every person involved in human subject research at UAMS plays a vital role in upholding our commitment to ethical and legal research. The Research Compliance Hotline is designed to support the highest standards of research conduct.

Long Distance:  1-866-255-0537
Local:  526-7900

What Is The UAMS Research Compliance Hotline?
The UAMS Research Compliance Hotline is a toll-free number that you can call anytime from anywhere in the United States to report suspected activities that violate federal or state regulations governing research involving human subjects. There is one number for long-distance calls (1-866-255-0537) and one number for local phone calls (526-7900).

Who Can Call?
UAMS research community employees or other interested parties who know about or suspect illegal, unethical, or questionable research activity.

How Do You Access The Hotline?
You call the toll-free number and leave a recorded message along with a contact number. You can use an after-hours phone number if you wish. An ORC employee will then call you back to get more information about your concern.

What Is the Hotline’s Purpose?
The purpose of this hotline is to provide employees with an alternative method of reporting suspected research compliance violations, other than using regular administrative channels. While you are encouraged to report research compliance issues directly to your immediate supervisor, this may not always be an option and has made the Hotline available to employees.

What Types Of Incidents/Issues Should Be Reported To The Hotline?

• Violation of human subject protections
• Falsification of research data
• Fraudulent research financial issues
• Financial conflicts of interest
• Infringement of patents or intellectual property 
• Retaliation against whistleblowers.  

If you have any questions please email Edith Paal