Human Research Protection Policy Manual

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Policy Manual Definitions

Browse definitions of the technical terms in the Research Integrity & Security Policy Manual.

Oversight of Human Research Protection

Overview: Ethical Standards and Federal Regulations for Human Research Subjects

Agency-Specific Requirements for Human Subject Research

Research Populations

Recruitment and Consent

Risks, Benefits, and Safety Monitoring

Privacy and Confidentiality

Submission Requirements

Review Types and Processes

IRB Records

Problems

Quality Improvement Program

Conflict of Interests