Research and publication comprise an integral part of graduate education. Classified as a RU/VH research university by the Carnegie Classification of Institutes of Higher Education, the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa ranks among major research universities in the United States. Research activities at University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa are subject to university, state and federal regulations and policies. This section provides general information on research compliance and ethical standards, as well as issues relating to co-authorship and intellectual property.