What special knowledge is expected for persons doing human subjects research?
In addition to any professional, ethical, and methodological standards specific to the subject area being investigated, researchers also need to understand federal and university policies that apply when conducting human subjects research. Some basic information is covered in these Frequently Asked Questions. There is more extensive information in the Policies and Procedures. Researchers can verify their understanding of these issues by taking a short test, available soon on this web site. For now, this test will be voluntary, but it is likely to become a requirement in the near future.
