Georgia State University Policies

4.00.07 Human Subjects

Printable Version

Approved on: 12/11/2003

By: Senate

Effective Date: 12/11/2003

Policy Summary

All research at Georgia State University (GSU) that involves human subjects must be reviewed and approved in accordance with federal law and GSU policy.

Applicability/Eligibility

Students

Faculty

Staff

Administration of Policy

Mandating Authority:
45 CFR 46

Responsible Office(s):
University Research Services and Administration (Dalberg Hall, 3-3500)

Responsible Executive(s): VP for Research

Contacts
Position TitleCampus LocationPhone Number and/or E-mail Address
University Research Services and Administration2nd Floor Alumni Hall404-413-3500

Full Policy Text

All research at Georgia State University (GSU) that involves human subjects must be reviewed and approved in accordance with federal law and GSU policy. GSU´s Institutional Review Board (IRB) is charged with overseeing compliance with these federal regulations.

Rationale or Purpose

The goal of these regulations is to ensure the safety, respect, and dignity of human subjects who volunteer to participate in scientific research, and to provide public accountability for the trust which the public places in institutions conducting such research.

Policy History

None

Cross References

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Additional Information

Required Education and Training All researchers, staff, students, and others who interact with human subjects in the performance of research and assisting in research must complete required on-line educational program on the Collaborative IRB Training Initiative (CITI), a comprehensive web-based program before the Institutional Review Board (IRB) may accept a proposal. Contact University Research Services and Administration for more information.

Additional Helpful Resources

IRB Manual

Procedures

None