The Office of the Executive Vice President for Research consists of nine administrative units that coordinate with other offices to support the University's research enterprise.
Clinical Trials
Environmental Health and Safety
Institute of Comparative Medicine
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
Institutional Review Board, Medical Center
Institutional Review Board, Morningside
Postdoctoral Affairs
Research Compliance and Training
Research Initiatives
Sponsored Projects Administration

Many other offices at Columbia are involved in activities that support research at the University.  Here are several.
Government and Community Affairs, Medical Center
Government and Community Affairs, Morningside
Radiation Safety, Medical Center
Science and Technology Ventures
Sponsored Projects Finance
University Development and Alumni Relations