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Name	Description
rDNA or Synthetic DNA	Requirements for review of research projects involving the use of rDNA or synthetic DNA.
Recruiting at UMass	Outlines requirements for researchers not affiliated with UMass Amherst who wish to recruit students, faculty, or staff as research participants.
Recruitment Database Application Form	Use this application form to establish a subject recruitment database. Download File
Recruitment Templates	Sample recruitment templates for new researchers. Please note: You are NOT required to use these templates, they are merely provided as samples. Download File
Red Flag Indicators in Export Transactions	A list of indicators that the buyer of your products may not be authorized to receive them due to EAR or ITAR regulations.
Requests for Letters of Support	Policy for faculty requesting letters of support to the Chancellor, Provost, and Vice Chancellor for Research and Engagement on proposals that do not involve formal resource commitments or cost sharing.
Requirements and Procedures for Fabricated Equipment Costs on Federal Research Grants and Contracts	The purpose of these requirements is to ensure that the inclusion of Fabricated Equipment on sponsored projects follow federal regulations and university policies.
Research in Higher Education Settings	Provides information to determine if a study is exempt from IRB review, issues to consider if submitting, and guidelines for conducting research in higher education settings.
Research in K-12 Settings	Provides information to determine if a study is exempt from IRB review, issues to consider if submitting, and guidelines for conducting research in K-12 settings.
Research Involving Minors	Outlines regulations and policies associated with doing research that involves minors.
Research Responsibility	Outlines human subjects researchers responsibilities when engaging in research.
Responsible Conduct in Research - NSF- related Primer for Undergraduates	This is an introduction to Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research (RCR) for undergraduates who are engaged in research activities that are supported by NSF. Download File
Reviewer Checklist for Amendments	Reviewer Checklist for IRB Members to document their review and analysis of Full Board protocols reviewed by the convened IRB. The Reviewer Checklist helps ensure that all required elements of the federal criteria for approval are met. Download File
Reviewer Checklist for Continuing Review	This checklist helps reviewers structure the continuing review of approved protocols and maintain consistency in the process. Download File
Reviewer Checklist for New Protocols	This checklist helps reviewers conduct a review of new protocols and maintain consistency in the process. Download File
Reviewer Checklist for Renew/Amends	Reviewer Checklist for IRB Members to document their review and analysis of Full Board protocols reviewed by the convened IRB. The Reviewer Checklist helps ensure that all required elements of the federal criteria for approval are met. Download File
Revisions to a Protocol	Outlines the policy on revisions and changes to a previously IRB approved project. As a reminder, all changes and revisions to a previously IRB-approved protocol must be received and approved by the IRB before they are initiated (except where necessary to eliminate apparent immediate hazard to the subject).