Human Subject Research Recruitment

Policy 216

Introduction

1.1 The University receives both internal and external research requests to recruit human subjects for research through University personnel, facilities, or University Digital Media.

1.2 Consistent with policies adopted by the Board of Governors of The University of North Carolina, this policy is intended to:

1. provide appropriate oversight of the use of University facilities and University Digital Media in recruitment of human subjects for research;
2. enable human subject research at the University to be conducted under consistent ethical and regulatory parameters; and
3. provide guidance on the recruitment of Appalachian students, staff, or faculty for human subject research to the University community.

Scope

2.1 Unless otherwise exempted by the provisions hereof, this policy shall apply to any recruitment activity for human subject research that is conducted on behalf of the University or by an employee of the University. This policy applies to all individuals who assist with the recruitment of subjects for human subject research. It is applicable to activities that occur in University facilities as well as other locations whenever projects involve University funding, faculty scholarship or staff/student/agent effort as part of University activities. This policy shall be interpreted and applied in conformity with Federal, State, and UNC System Policies.

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