See below for a list of FAQs by topic for both biomedical and social, behavioral, and educational (SBE) researchers.
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Biomedical – Research that is conducted to increase fundamental knowledge and understanding of physical, chemical and functional mechanisms of life processes and diseases.
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Social/Behavioral/Educational (SBE) – Research that encompasses a range of methodologies and seeks to answer questions to improve our understanding of human behavior, attitudes, beliefs and interactions as well as social and economic systems, organizations and institutions.
Students: Please visit our student researcher page to get started on your research project.
FAQ topics for all researchers
- Compensation
- Data collection and storage best practices
- Exempt research
- Expedited and full board review
- Human subjects research and engagement in research
- Informed consent
- Investigator reporting requirements
- Multisite research
- Recruitment
- Research involving children
- Research involving prisoners
- Truman VA Hospital Research
FAQ topics for biomedical researchers
- Biospecimens
- Drugs/other products
- HIPAA (waivers, alterations and authorizations) and other related topics
- Medical devices
- Supplement, food, cosmetic or other