Federal Policies

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45 CFR 46, Protection of Human Subjects from the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Animal Welfare Information Center from the US Department of Agriculture

The Belmont Report: Ethical Principles and Guidelines for the Protection of Human Subjects of Research from The National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research

Ethical and Legal Aspects of Human Subjects Research in Cyberspace from the American Association for the Advancement of Science

Ethical Principles for Medical Research Involving Human Subjects-The World Medical Association Declaration of Helsinki

Guidelines for Ethical Conduct in the Care and Use of Animals from the American Psychological Association

How to Interpret the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects or "Common Rule" (Part A of 45 CFR 46) from The United States Agency for International Development (DHHS) (NSF)

The Impact of the HIPAA Privacy Rule on Academic Research from the American Council on Education

IRB Guidebook from the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Nuremberg Code

Protection of Human Subjects-National Science Foundation (NSF)

Protection of Human Subjects in Research from the U.S. Department of Education

North Carolina State University Training Modules: Responsible Conduct of Research - These modules are like travel guides: they provide you with information and context about the sights you see and the choices you can make as you journey through your research career. On a given day you may want to consult with one guide; for a different situation, another module may provide the best information. Much like travel guides, these modules lay out your options and may sometimes offer recommendations, but the final itinerary is always up to you.
NCSU Responsible Conduct of Research