General Information for Researchers
As a researcher at Grand Valley, start by browsing through the following information.
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Rules & Ethical Standards
Identify key federal and state regulations, including University policies, along with ethical standards governing human subjects research.
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Conducting Research at Grand Valley
Determine qualifications to conduct and authorize research, compliance procedures, and university resources to enable research endeavors.
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Beginning a Project
Understand what constitutes covered research that engages Grand Valley and requires IRB review and approval, eligibility for level of review, and how to complete a risk assessment.