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The following guidelines provide a summary of some of the important principles governing the conduct of research involving humans, recombinant DNA, or biohazardous materials. These policies apply to all research regardless of whether or not it is funded by the University or with external funds. It is critical that all faculty members who plan to conduct research be familiar with these requirements since failure to adhere could have serious consequences for both the individual investigator as well as the institution. Required documentation and further guidance in any of these areas can be obtained by contacting Research and Sponsored Programs at 274-8289, Union Building, Room 618.
All research conducted at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) involving humans, recombinant DNA, or biohazardous research must be reviewed and approved by the respective campus research risk review boards. These boards review research plans and monitor ongoing research to insure full compliance with federal regulations and University policies. Protocol submission and requests for approval of research to each of these boards involve separate procedures. Transmittal of a proposal for external funding does not constitute a request for protocol review. Therefore, it is important that the investigator initiate each procedure well in advance of any deadlines to allow adequate time for the review and approval process.
All research documentation is subject to federal audit. Since these requirements and, consequently, the application forms, undergo constant revision, it is important to make sure that all research submissions are completed on the current forms.
Most research conducted on behalf of IUPUI must be under the direction supervision of a faculty member who is responsible for insuring that the research is conducted in accordance with all applicable institutional policies, governmental regulations, funding agency requirements, and contractual commitments. Refer to the "Eligibility Considerations for Research Risk Protocol Review" for information on eligibility criteria.
Research & Sponsored Programs
Last Update: December 15, 2006
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