This document from Florence-Darlington Technical College provides a sample policy for conducting research involving human subjects at an academic institution, highlighting the importance of complying with federal regulations and safeguarding participants' rights and privacy. It outlines the process for principal investigators to obtain approval from the Institutional Review Board (IRB) before beginning research, with a streamlined procedure for low-risk studies. The sample also describes the IRB’s composition, review responsibilities, and procedures, including exemptions from full board review for certain types of projects.
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