Effective November 1, 2026, the UCLA Office of the Human Research Protection Program (OHRPP) will update its IRB review fees for qualifying industry-sponsored clinical trials.
Recent Announcements News Articles
On October 5, 2026, Vice Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Creative Activities Roger Wakimoto and campus leaders hosted a virtual town hall to update attendees on the vision for the Research Park, the role of the Quantum Innovation Hub, construction progress, and plans to support research and academic programs.
In joint announcements, Vice Chancellor for Academic Personnel Michael S. Levine and Vice Chancellor for Research, Innovation & Creative Activities Roger M. Wakimoto, sent reminders to faculty members to use the UC Outside Activity Tracking System (OATS) to request prior approval, and to report, outside professional activities.
On July 21, 2026, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Darnell Hunt announced Roger M. Wakimoto’s retirement from UCLA.
On June 26, 2026, Vice Chancellor Roger M. Wakimoto sent a reminder to leadership of UCLA’s commitment to the University of California Native American Cultural Affiliation and Repatriation Policy.
Recently, the federal government’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
On June 8, 2026, a message was sent from leadership to faculty and staff about the senate bill 895. and what they can do to support it.
Comments on a proposed Presidential Policy on Anatomical Donation Programs and Anatomical Materials are welcomed by the University of California Office of the President.
On January 15, 2026, Norman and Armena Powell University Librarian Athena N. Jackson announced UCLA Library’s Winter Quarter Workshops.
As of January 1, 2026, the revised UCLA Policy 993 and UCLA Procedure 993.1 are now in effect.
On November 7, 2025, campus announced the appointment of Professor Jason Petta as Director of the UCLA Quantum Innovation Hub (QIH).
The Office of Vice Chancellor for Research and Creative Activities has completed updates to UCLA Policy 993: Responding to Allegations of Research Misconduct.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has retroactively reinstated grants to UCLA that were suspended on July 31, 2025.
On September 15, 2025, Chancellor Julio Frenk shared a message from President Milliken to the UC Community regarding the suspension of federal research funding.
Vice Chancellor for Academic Personnel Michael S. Levine and Vice Chancellor for Research & Creative Activities Roger M. Wakimoto sent reminders to all eligible faculty members to use the UC Outside Activity Tracking System (OATS.)
A federal judge has ruled that the U.S. government must restore National Science Foundation (NSF) grants to UCLA.
On August 8, 2025, Chancellor Julio Frenk shared an update related to UCLA's federal research funding.
On August 5, 2025, Vice Chancellor for Research and Creative Activities Roger M. Wakimoto, shared a recent concern of rising Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Programs (MFTRPs).
On June 3, 2025, the SBIR and STTR Programs FAQ and Guide was shared with UCLA faculty.