RESEARCH SUBJECTS

As stated in the Sponsored Research section, when human or animal research subjects are to be used in a research project federal law requires a review by the appropriate institutional IRB (human subjects review board) or IACUC (animal subjects review board) and that investigators follow federal and University rules and protocols on keeping and caring for animals. Likewise, when these subjects are used in non-sponsored projects the requirement that the research plan be reviewed by the appropriate board must still be met. The federal laws and implementing regulations are not as concerned about who funds the research as they are about what is to be done with the subjects. Any practice which constrains, invades, inquires or reviews subject data must be reviewed for evidence of subject protection or the minimization of subject discomfort. The primary link between the research and teaching faculty and these significant review boards is through the Research and Sponsored Projects staff. See the section on Sponsored Research.

VPAA 8/1/05