Assurance Program - Annual Report System 

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Research Integrity Assurance (RIA) establishment is a two-step process. In Part I, institutions provide basic information and certifying official contact details to obtain an Assurance ID and login credentials. Upon approval and receipt of credentials by email, institutions access the system to complete Part II, which includes additional contact information and uploading required policy and procedure documents.