Policies and Guidance

ISU Research Data Portal
PI Eligibility Guidelines
GDPR: Compliance with the European Union General Data Protection Regulation – research that collects data about persons located in the European Union is subject to GDPR requirements
GDPR Notice Template (NEW: 6.19.2020)
Research Participant Payment Process
Data Security
Background Checks for Researchers Conducting Research with Children – background checks are conducted by the Office of Risk Management
Mass Email Policies and Procedures – includes policies relevant to recruiting research participants at ISU using mass/group email

Approval from the researcher’s IRB is the minimal requirement for all international research involving human participants. Many countries also have their own regulations governing this type of research. In addition, some countries require national or local registration or both. Information about some of these requirements can be accessed via the links listed below; this section will be updated as new information is obtained.

International Compilation of Human Research Protections, OHRP’s listing of the laws, regulations and guidelines that govern human subjects research in many countries around the world
India – Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical Research
India – Ethical Guidelines for Social Science Research in Health
Kenya – Procedures and Guidelines for Research Authorization
Uganda – National Guidelines for Research Involving Humans
Uganda – Research Registration and Clearance

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2018 Common Rule Changes–Summary Documents