Protection of Human Subjects in Research

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer is responsible for implementing the Department's Regulations for the Protection of Human Subjects and for providing guidance on the requirements for complying with the regulations. Read on to learn more about The Office of the Chief Financial Officer is responsible for implementing the Department's Regulations for the Protection of Human Subjects and for providing guidance on the requirements for complying with the regulations.

Overview of Information

This page contains a brief overview of principles, regulations, and policies which affect research involving human subjects in research activities.

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Where To Address Questions

The Protection of Human Subjects in Research Coordinator is available to answer your questions.

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Information About Requirements at Application and Award Stages

Learn what you need to know to ensure your project is in compliance with federal laws.

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ED Guidance on "Engagement" of Institutions in Research

See guidance from ED on human subject research.

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Human Subjects Research Narrative

Selections from SF 424 Supplement: items dealing with human subjects research.

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Forms You May Need

Sample Independent Investigator Agreement

This agreement is for investigators who will be conducting research under an ED sponsored or conducted n project when acting in their own name.

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Sample Single Project Assurance

This is a sample Single Project Assurance (SPA) for an institution that currently does not have a Federal Wide Assurance (FWA) on file,

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Code of Federal Regulations

Title 34, Part 97

Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects.

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Excerpts from 34 CFR 350 and 34 CFR 356

Learn what regulations apply to disability and rehabilitation research projects.

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Provision and Clause

If the Contracting Officer determines that a procurement is likely to include human subjects research activities, he/she must include this clause.

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