1.0 Introduction

These policies and procedures have been developed to provide the Drake University research community with an overview of the federal regulations and institutional policies governing the use of human subjects in research.

Research involving human participants conducted within the Drake University community will:

  • Safeguard the rights and welfare of research participants.
  • Be consistent with the teaching and mission of the University.
  • Obey laws and regulations as set forth in: Federal Policy for Protection of Human Subjects (Common Rule 45CFR46, Part A).

This policy applies to all research involving human subjects, including non funded and funded research, regardless of the source of any funding.

This policy and these procedures shall be operative as of the date they are approved by a quorum of the Drake IRB and shall be reviewed yearly and revised as necessary. Revisions in statement of policy require approval of the Drake University Institutional Official.

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