RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT OF RESEARCH (RCR)

General Information

Responsible Conduct of Research Introduction and Instructions
A Brief Outline of What Researchers and their Staff Should Know
RCR Training Plan

Required Training Modules 

Training must be completed through CITI Program (www.citiprogram.org). Contact Amanda Johnson or Nicole Dwyer for details.

**CLICK HERE for instructions to create your account in CITI Program.** 

Additional Information about Research Misconduct

Office of Research Integrity interactive movie entitled, "The Lab: Avoiding Research Misconduct" (http://ori.hhs.gov/TheLab/)

Scientific Misconduct Policy
Whistle Blower Policy is included in the Scientific Misconduct Policy

       ANIMAL WELFARE / INSTITUTIONAL ANIMAL CARE AND USE COMMITTEE (IACUC)

IACUC Policies

Cary Institute IACUC Policies and Procedures - updated October 29, 2020
Cary Institute IACUC Member List
Cary Institute's Vertebrate Animal Handling and Care Procedures

General IACUC Information

Cary Institute IACUC Disaster Plan - updated March 11, 2020
Concerns over the Mistreatment of Animals

Federal Requirements and Information for Animal Care and Use Programs

Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) - under the National Institutes of Health (NIH)
OLAW Topic Index
OLAW Tutorial - Learn about the Public Health Service (PHS) Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals

Animal Welfare Act - under the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)

What Investigators Need to Know about the Use of Animals
2013 AVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia

            HUMAN SUBJECTS RESEARCH / INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD (IRB)

IRB Policies

Cary Institute's Policies and Procedures for the Protection of Human Subjects Used in Research
Glossary of helpful terms related to human subjects research
Cary Institute's IRB Informed Consent Policy

Human Subjects Research Guidance for Cary Institute Researchers

Guidance for Investigators Engaging in Human Subjects Research at the Cary Institute - Does my research require approval by the IRB? 
Department of Health & Human Services Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP)
OHRP Human Subject Regulations Decision Charts - Graphic aids to help decide if an activity is considered research involving human subjects

Required Training for Employees Conducting Human Subjects Research

CITI Program (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative) - The Cary Institute has an institutional subscription for human subjects research training. CLICK HERE for instructions.

Cary Institute IRB Information

Cary Institute IRB Committee List

IRB Forms

IRB Human Subject Protocol Application Form (Please download this document and save it to your computer before attempting to complete it)
     Using Incentives/Remuneration in Human Subjects Research - Download and save this document to your computer and submit it with your protocol application if you plan to use                 incentives in your human subjects research.

Cary IRB Protocol Amendment Form (Please download this document and save it to your computer before attempting to complete it)

Cary IRB Continuing Review Form (Please download this document and save it to your computer before attempting to complete it)

                    FINANCIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST

Cary Institute's Conflict of Interest and Commitment Policy
Cary Institute's Financial Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form

            STEWARDSHIP OF DATA AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Policy on the Custody and Stewardship of Data
Intellectual Property Statement