Qualifications
Required Backgrounds
As a researcher you and your staff must be qualified by training and experience for research. It is important to understand that the responsibility for the welfare of participants resides on you, the researcher, even though participants may have given consent. You and your staff must have the necessary backgrounds to comply with application regulations such as:
- Those concerning IRB review
- Informed consent requirements
- Reporting requirements
- Maintenance of records, keep a complete file during and 3 years after research ends
- Retention of records
- Supervision of research conduct
- Apply relevant professional standards that are applicable to your research
You and your research staff should understand when activities are subject to IRB review.
All activities meeting the definition of research, irrespective of funding, must be proposed to the IRB. RSPP staff then uses the following definitions to determine if review is required.
Policy 102A
This information will help determine if the proposed research activity involves human subjects and if the activity is research. Call the IRB at 612-626-5654 for guidance.
Training
Training in human subject protection at the University of Minnesota opportunities:
UMN Policy on Code of Conduct
Resources
IRB Web site on training and education
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