Guidance
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Adjuvants Use in Research |
NIH ARAC guidelines for researchers using adjuvants. Document Link |
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Agricultural Guide |
Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching Download File |
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Amphibian Eggs and Oocytes |
NIH ARAC guidelines to assist investigators in research involving the harvest of eggs and oocytes in Xenopus laevis. Document Link |
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Cell Line PCR Submission |
Procedure for Cell Line PCR submission Download File |
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Diet Control in Behavioral Animal Studies | NIH ARAC guidelines to assist investigators using diet control in behavioral animal studies. | |
Disinfectants - NIH Recommendations | Provides guidelines for recommended hard surface disinfectants. | |
Euthanasia of Animals - AVMA Guidelines |
Provides additional guidance regarding the euthanasia of animals. Document Link |
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Euthanasia of Neonates | NIH ARAC guidelines for researchers working with rodent fetuses or neonates. | |
Euthanasia of Rodents by CO2 |
Guidelines for researchers using carbon dioxide for the euthanasia of rodents. Download File |
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Genotyping Mice and Rats | NIH ARAC guidelines to assist investigators in research involving genotyping of mice and rats. | |
Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals |
Guide authored by the Institute of Laboratory Animal Research, Commission on Life Sciences, National Research Council. Download File |
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Guillotine Use and Maintenance |
This SOP is intended to provide information for researchers at UMass using rodent guillotines. Download File |
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Non-Pharmaceutical Grade Compounds - Use | Provides guidelines for the use of non-pharmaceutical grade compounds. | |
Pain and Distress in Laboratory Animals - Responsibilities |
NIH ARAC guidelines regarding pain and distress in laboratory animals and the responsibilities of researchers. Document Link |
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Pain and Stress Classification Levels | Describes the classification of animal pain and distress levels and provides guidance for action and response based on this classification system. | |
Survival Bleeding of Mice and Rats |
NIH ARAC guidelines to assist investigators in their choice and application of survival rodent bleeding techniques. Document Link |
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Survival Rodent Surgery |
Guidelines to assist investigators in research involving rodent surgery. Download File |
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Tabletop Isoflurane Anesthesia Machines |
Operating Instructions for Tabletop Isoflurane Anesthesia Machines
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Use of Fishes in Research |
Provides guidelines for the use of fish in research. Document Link |
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Zebrafish - Use in NIH Intramural Research |
Guidelines for use of zebrafish in the NIH Intramural Research Program Document Link |
Name | Description | |
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Adjuvants Use in Research |
NIH ARAC guidelines for researchers using adjuvants. Document Link |
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Agricultural Guide |
Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching Download File |
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Amphibian Eggs and Oocytes |
NIH ARAC guidelines to assist investigators in research involving the harvest of eggs and oocytes in Xenopus laevis. Document Link |
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Authority/Attending Veterinarian | Guidelines for the Attending Veterinarian (AV) or his/her designee(s) under the authority and/or direction of the AV. | |
Diet Control in Behavioral Animal Studies | NIH ARAC guidelines to assist investigators using diet control in behavioral animal studies. | |
Disinfectants - NIH Recommendations | Provides guidelines for recommended hard surface disinfectants. | |
Euthanasia of Animals - AVMA Guidelines |
Provides additional guidance regarding the euthanasia of animals. Document Link |
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Euthanasia of Neonates | NIH ARAC guidelines for researchers working with rodent fetuses or neonates. | |
Euthanasia of Rodents by CO2 |
Guidelines for researchers using carbon dioxide for the euthanasia of rodents. Download File |
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Genotyping Mice and Rats | NIH ARAC guidelines to assist investigators in research involving genotyping of mice and rats. | |
Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals |
Guide authored by the Institute of Laboratory Animal Research, Commission on Life Sciences, National Research Council. Download File |
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Guillotine Use and Maintenance |
This SOP is intended to provide information for researchers at UMass using rodent guillotines. Download File |
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NEW - Photography of Research Animals |
IACUC Guidelines on Photography of Research Animals Download File |
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NEW - Zebrafish and Xenopus Use and Reporting |
Guidelines for Zebrafish and Xenopus Use and Reporting Download File |
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Non-Pharmaceutical Grade Compounds - Use | Provides guidelines for the use of non-pharmaceutical grade compounds. | |
Pain and Distress in Laboratory Animals - Responsibilities |
NIH ARAC guidelines regarding pain and distress in laboratory animals and the responsibilities of researchers. Document Link |
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Pain and Stress Classification Levels | Describes the classification of animal pain and distress levels and provides guidance for action and response based on this classification system. | |
Survival Bleeding of Mice and Rats |
NIH ARAC guidelines to assist investigators in their choice and application of survival rodent bleeding techniques. Document Link |
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Survival Rodent Surgery |
Guidelines to assist investigators in research involving rodent surgery. Download File |
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Use of Fishes in Research |
Provides guidelines for the use of fish in research. Document Link |
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Zebrafish - Use in NIH Intramural Research |
Guidelines for use of zebrafish in the NIH Intramural Research Program Document Link |
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AHA Guidance Document | Guidance from the American Heart Association. | |
Award Workflow Chart |
A diagram that depicts the award workflow steps through OGCA. Download File |
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DOE Guidance Document | US Department of Energy Guidance Document | |
Effort Reporting - Related Documents | Documents of interest related to effort reporting | |
Effort Reporting Policies Guidance |
Guidance on Effort Reporting Policies Download File |
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Effort Reporting Video Slides |
Effort Reporting Slides Download File |
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Exemptions in Openness in Research | Procedure for dealing with restrictions to Open Research | |
Fact Sheet |
Institution related data and information necessary for preparing and budgeting in one place - Legal name, Authorized Approvers, Indirect cost rates, fringe rates, etc. Download File |
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Fringe Rate Agreement |
State Approved Fringe Rate Agreement Download File |
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Grant/Contract vs. Gift |
Outlines and defines the characteristics of a sponsored project which is considered to be any externally funded research or scholarly activity that has a defined scope of work or set of objectives which provides a basis for sponsor expectations. Also lists characteristics to clarify how external funds from non-governmental entities are classified and processed.
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Important NIH Announcements January 2016 |
Description of recent important NIH Announcements regarding sponsored activities. Download File |
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Industry Funding Contract Signatory Authority Matrix |
Guidance on who signs Agreements and Contracts involving industry. Download File |
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Misconduct in Research & Scholarly Activities - UMass Procedures |
Misconduct in research and scholarly activities is injurious to the University's teaching, research, and public service missions and cannot be tolerated. This document provides procedures for investigations of allegations of misconduct in research and scholarly activities. It is written to comply with federal regulations requiring such procedures and also to maintain and enhance the integrity of research. Download File |
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NASA Guidance Document | National Aeronautics and Space Administration Guidance Document | |
NIH Guidance Document | National Institutes of Health Guidance Document | |
NIH Revision to Definition of a Clinical Trial |
Describes the revisions to NIH policy governing Clinical Trials. The attached document also provides step by step guidance for researchers and staff to understand the significant changes which will affect NIH sponsored activities and human subjects research.
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NSF Guidance Document | National Science Foundation Guidance Document | |
OMB Uniform Guidance at UMass | This document describes specific differences between the Uniform Guidance and its predecessors, Circulars A21, A110, and A133 and the impact at UMass. | |
STScI Guidance Document | Space Telescope Science Institute Guidance Document | |
Transfer of PI to another Institution |
It is the practice of UMass Amherst to allow investigators to take their grants with them – with explicit department head and dean approval – when they transfer to another institution. There are issues inherent in this type of transfer. This guide offers resolution of these issues.
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USDA Guidance Document | US Department of Agriculture Guidance Document |
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Biosafety - IBC Administrative Policies and Procedures | UMass Amherst has an Institutional Biosafety Committee in compliance with NIH and BMBL guidelines. | |
Dual Use - Bridging Science and Security for Biological Research |
Explains dual use review and oversight at research institutions (from September 2012 Report of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Association of American Universities, Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation) Download File |
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rDNA or Synthetic DNA | Requirements for review of research projects involving the use of rDNA or synthetic DNA. | |
Select Agents | Explains process by which research institutions collect information regarding "select agents" and register their presence with the federal government. |
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Fabricated Equipment Checklist |
Use this tool to help determine if your project meets the criteria for Fabricated Equipment and to provide the documentation necessary for approval to include Fabricated Equipment in a proposal Download File |
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Indirect Cost Calculation as Percentage of Total Project Costs | Some sponsors request that indirect costs do not exceed a percentage of total project costs. See this formula for calculating indirect costs when indirect costs are a percentage of total proposal costs | |
Project Types for F&A Purposes |
Definitions of project types to help determine what type of project you are requesting funding to support and what F&A rate should be applied. Download File |
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AY Salary Recovery and Summer Ad Comp |
For a more thorough detail of the policy requirements, please refer to the Guidance Document. Download File |
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Effort Reporting - Related Documents | Documents of interest related to effort reporting | |
Summer Ad Comp | Further guidance on Summer Ad Comp |
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Activities Involving Human Subjects Research | Outlines the Institutional Review Board's responsibility for protecting the individuals who are subjects in UMass research activities and clarifies and defines the types of activity, both research and non-research, that involves human subjects. | |
Adjuvants Use in Research |
NIH ARAC guidelines for researchers using adjuvants. Document Link |
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Advertising and Subject Recruitment | Describes the recruitment of research subjects as part of the informed consent process and the required recruitment plan that must be approved by the IRB. | |
Agricultural Guide |
Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching Download File |
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Amphibian Eggs and Oocytes |
NIH ARAC guidelines to assist investigators in research involving the harvest of eggs and oocytes in Xenopus laevis. Document Link |
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Assent Guidance for Minors | Provides general guidelines for creating an assent form for research studies where children are involved. | |
Audio Recordings of Research Participants | Provides IRB guidance on the timeframes for the destruction of audio, video, or digital recordings which contain research participants' images, voices or other personally identifiable information. | |
Authority/Attending Veterinarian | Guidelines for the Attending Veterinarian (AV) or his/her designee(s) under the authority and/or direction of the AV. | |
Baystate Collaborative Research/IRB Review | Provides guidance for UMass Amherst researchers working with Baystate collaborators who may be eligible to seek IRB review at Baystate only thereby avoiding the requirement for both UMass and Baystate IRB review. | |
Biological Specimens & Private Information | An advanced topic video focused on activities involving biological specimens and other private information, which is best suited for viewing by individuals already possessing a basic understanding of the HHS regulations for the protection of human subjects. | |
Biosafety - IBC Administrative Policies and Procedures | UMass Amherst has an Institutional Biosafety Committee in compliance with NIH and BMBL guidelines. | |
Cannabis - Legal Alert for the OGC |
Legal alert to remind the University community that, notwithstanding recent changes to Massachusetts law, possession or use of marijuana remains illegal under federal law. Further, federal laws pertaining to marijuana will be enforced on University properties, including as the laws apply to academic research. Download File |
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Certificates of Confidentiality Tip Sheet | Describes the use of Certificates of Confidentiality issued by the National Institute of Health (NIH) to help researchers protect identifiable research information from forced disclosures such as court orders and subpoenas. | |
Chancellor's Memo on Export Control | Outlines campus policies and procedures in the area of export control. | |
Changes to the Continuing Review Procedures | Describes changes to the Continuing Review procedures due to the revised Common Rule. | |
Changes to the Exempt Categories | Outlines changes to the Exempt Categories due to the Common Rule. | |
Changes to the Informed Consent | Describes changes to the Informed Consent due to the Common Rule. | |
Classroom Research Projects and the IRB |
Outlines what studies constitute "classroom projects" which do not meet the regulatory definition of research and therefore do not require IRB review or approval. Download File |
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Close Requests | Close requests must be submitted upon completion of the IRB study. For the purposes of submitting the IRB final report, the study will be considered complete if only data analysis using de-identified data remains. Also outlines the requirements for submission of final reports upon study completion. | |
Conflict of Interest (COI) -Outline of Guidance Principles for Faculty on COI | Provides an overview of the various types of potential conflicts of interest that researchers need to be aware of. | |
Conflict of Interest (COI) Law for State Employees |
Summary of the conflict of interest law, General Laws chapter 268A, and how it applies to state employees. Document Link |
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Conflict of Interest (COI) Policies (UMass Amherst) - Overview |
Town Hall meeting on UMass Amherst COI Policies. Download File |
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Conflict of Interest (COI) Relating to Intellectual Property and Commercial Ventures |
Workshop on UMass Amherst Policy on COI Relating to Intellectual Property and Commercial Ventures presented by Tom Chmura and Liz Rodriguez on March 16, 2009
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Data Monitoring | Describes the regulatory requirement that the IRB determine that research plans submitted provide adequate provisions for monitoring data collected to ensure the safety of subjects. | |
Data Use Agreements | Describes IRB requirements for the University and researchers to enter into Data Use Agreements (a contractual document used for the transfer of non-public or restricted use data) with an external entity. | |
Debriefing Process Guidance | Provides guidelines for preparing a Kuali Protocol submission that incorporates deception and/or requires a debriefing process. | |
Determining Whether IRB Review is Required for an Activity | Provides information to help determine whether a project requires review by the IRB. However, the final determination whether a project requires IRB review will be made by HRPO. | |
Diet Control in Behavioral Animal Studies | NIH ARAC guidelines to assist investigators using diet control in behavioral animal studies. | |
Disclosure of Research Results | Faculty seeking external support for research activities need to inform potential sponsors that any grant, contract, or cooperative agreement accepted by UMass must conform to the University disclosure policy. | |
Disinfectants - NIH Recommendations | Provides guidelines for recommended hard surface disinfectants. | |
Dual Use - Bridging Science and Security for Biological Research |
Explains dual use review and oversight at research institutions (from September 2012 Report of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, Association of American Universities, Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation) Download File |
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Education Research Settings | Provides information to determine if a study is exempt from IRB review, issues to consider if submitting, and guidelines for conducting research in educational settings. | |
Ethnographic Research | Provides guidance on ethnography-specific research and its intersection with the IRB and federal regulations. | |
Euthanasia of Animals - AVMA Guidelines |
Provides additional guidance regarding the euthanasia of animals. Document Link |
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Euthanasia of Neonates | NIH ARAC guidelines for researchers working with rodent fetuses or neonates. | |
Euthanasia of Rodents by CO2 |
Guidelines for researchers using carbon dioxide for the euthanasia of rodents. Download File |
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Exemptions in Openness in Research | Procedure for dealing with restrictions to Open Research | |
Export Control and Universities: Information and Case Studies |
Brochure that describes relevant information about export controls and how they affect the academic research enterprise (produced by the Council on Government Relations). Download File |
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Export Control Compliance Guidelines - UMass Amherst |
Export controls apply to virtually all fields of science and engineering and restrict both physical shipments and electronic transmission of information. These laws apply to all activities – not just sponsored research projects. Download File |
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Export Control: "Don't Let This Happen to You!" |
Provides an introduction to U.S. Export Law (published by the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security. Download File |
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Extra Credit for Participating in Research | Provides guidance on offering extra credit for participating in research. | |
Focus Group Research | Provides guidance to consider when convening focus groups as a way to gather data from multiple participants. | |
Fundamental Research Decision Tree |
Helps to determine whether or not proposed research is considered "Fundamental." Download File |
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Genotyping Mice and Rats | NIH ARAC guidelines to assist investigators in research involving genotyping of mice and rats. | |
Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals |
Guide authored by the Institute of Laboratory Animal Research, Commission on Life Sciences, National Research Council. Download File |
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Hemp - Legal Alert for the OGC |
Legal alert to remind the University community that, notwithstanding recent changes to Massachusetts law, possession or use of marijuana remains illegal under federal law. Further, federal laws pertaining to marijuana will be enforced on University properties, including as the laws apply to academic research. Download File |
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HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) Privacy Rule | Explains how HIPAA regulations affect the use of protected health information (person-identifiable information produced as a result of health-care services) in research. | |
Implementing the NIH COI Final Rule |
Provides institutions subject to the new Conflict of Interest rule with insight into how peer institutions considered these issues after the announcement of the new rule, and provides a range of possible approaches. Download File |
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Institutional Chemical Safety Committee Policy and Procedures | Administrative policies and procedures of committee charged with advising on matters that relate to the safe use of chemicals in the laboratory environment. | |
International Affective Picture System (IAPs) | Provides guidance for researchers submitting protocols with images known as International Affective Picture System (IAPS), designed to elicit an emotional response from research participants. | |
Mandatory Reporting | Defines the term "mandatory reporting" and identifies which individuals engaged in human subject research are required by law to report the abuse of children when uncovered as par too that research. | |
Marijuana - Legal Alert from OGC |
Legal alert to remind the University community that, notwithstanding recent changes to Massachusetts law, possession or use of marijuana remains illegal under federal law. Further, federal laws pertaining to marijuana will be enforced on University properties, including as the laws apply to academic research. Download File |
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Misconduct in Research & Scholarly Activities - UMass Procedures |
Misconduct in research and scholarly activities is injurious to the University's teaching, research, and public service missions and cannot be tolerated. This document provides procedures for investigations of allegations of misconduct in research and scholarly activities. It is written to comply with federal regulations requiring such procedures and also to maintain and enhance the integrity of research. Download File |
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MTurk Guidance | Provides guidance and elements to be considered when utilizing Amazon's Mechanical Turk to conduct human subject research over the internet. | |
Needle and Syringe Use | Links to Massachusetts regulation guiding purchase. | |
New and Revised Definitions | Describes New and Revised Human Subjects Definitions due to the Common Rule. | |
NIH Revision to Definition of a Clinical Trial |
Describes the revisions to NIH policy governing Clinical Trials. The attached document also provides step by step guidance for researchers and staff to understand the significant changes which will affect NIH sponsored activities and human subjects research.
Download File |
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NIH Revision to the Policy on Certificates of Confidentiality | Describes the revision to the NIH policy governing Certificates of Confidentiality. The guidance provides step by step guidance for researchers and staff to understand the significant changes which will affect NIH sponsored activities and human subjects research. | |
NIH Single IRB Policy for Multi-site Research | Describes changes affecting NIH policies governing Single IRBs for Multi-Site research. The guidance provides step by step guidance for researchers and staff to understand the significant changes which will affect NIH sponsored activities and human subjects research. | |
Non-Pharmaceutical Grade Compounds - Use | Provides guidelines for the use of non-pharmaceutical grade compounds. | |
Oral and Short Form Written Consent | Outlines the process for the use of oral and short form written consent designed to provide a mechanism for individuals with limited English language proficiency to participate in human subject research where their lack of proficiency would otherwise be a barrier to their participation. | |
Oral History | Describes what is meant by the term "oral history" based on guidance put forth by the Office of Human Research Protection. | |
Pain and Distress in Laboratory Animals - Responsibilities |
NIH ARAC guidelines regarding pain and distress in laboratory animals and the responsibilities of researchers. Document Link |
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Pain and Stress Classification Levels | Describes the classification of animal pain and distress levels and provides guidance for action and response based on this classification system. | |
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. | |
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. | |
Removal of Principal Investigators | The MSP contract details how and when Principal Investigators can be removed. | |
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 |
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Responsible Conduct in Research - Instructions for CITI Training |
Step-by-step instructions for enrolling in the CITI training for Responsible Conduct in Research, required by all Graduate Students and Post Docs funded through an NSF award. Download File |
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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). | |
Screening Activities Used to Determine Eligibility for Participation in Research | Describes items to consider for having potential participants engage in some type of screening activity to determine their eligibility for participation in a study. | |
Select Agents | Explains process by which research institutions collect information regarding "select agents" and register their presence with the federal government. | |
Sensitive Topics | Provides guidance on what must be done if your study deals with sensitive topics, such as alcohol/drug use, suicide or child abuse, or uses the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Participants should be forewarned in the informed consent form that they will be asked questions on sensitive topics. | |
Social Media Research Guidance | Provides guidance to researchers on the use of social media and its intersection with human subjects research. The guidance recommends best practices in this ever-changing field of study. | |
Student Researchers and Advisors | Provides guidelines for students conducting research involving human subjects. Student researchers are subject to the same policies and procedures as faculty members. | |
Study Personnel | Defines who the University of Massachusetts Amherst considers study personnel. | |
Subject Recruitment Databases | Describes items to consider when researchers want to maintain subject information for the purpose of future recruitment. Researchers must submit such a request to the IRB. Databases must be maintained by one responsible qualified UMass researcher and in most cases subjects will fill out a consent form agreeing to the inclusion of their information into such a system. | |
Survey Guidelines | Provides guidance on items to consider when conducting surveys or questionnaires as a way to gather data from many participants. | |
Survival Bleeding of Mice and Rats |
NIH ARAC guidelines to assist investigators in their choice and application of survival rodent bleeding techniques. Document Link |
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Survival Rodent Surgery |
Guidelines to assist investigators in research involving rodent surgery. Download File |
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Travel Tips from the National Counterintelligence Executive |
Tips for traveling oversees with mobile phones, laptops, PDAs, and other electronic devices. Download File |
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Types of Review | Explains the different types of review required for research involving human subjects. | |
UMass Amherst Export Control Compliance Program Guidelines |
These guidelines outline procedures for members of the UMA community to follow to ensure compliance with all export control laws and regulations. Download File |
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UMass Export Control Seminar |
Seminar slides from UMass Export Control seminar, 2009. Download File |
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Uniform Consulting Agreement Provisions - UMass Amherst |
All faculty members at the University of Massachusetts are subject to the University Policy on Faculty Consulting and Outside Activities. The Consulting Policy recommends that faculty members at the University attach these Uniform Consulting Agreement Provisions to any agreement or arrangement under which a faculty member will provide consulting services to, or will engage in other non-academic activities in his or her area of expertise on behalf of, any for-profit organization. Document Link |
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Use of Fishes in Research |
Provides guidelines for the use of fish in research. Document Link |
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Zebrafish - Use in NIH Intramural Research |
Guidelines for use of zebrafish in the NIH Intramural Research Program Document Link |
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Conflict of Interest (COI) -Outline of Guidance Principles for Faculty on COI | Provides an overview of the various types of potential conflicts of interest that researchers need to be aware of. | |
Conflict of Interest (COI) Law for State Employees |
Summary of the conflict of interest law, General Laws chapter 268A, and how it applies to state employees. Document Link |
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Conflict of Interest (COI) Policies (UMass Amherst) - Overview |
Town Hall meeting on UMass Amherst COI Policies. Download File |
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Conflict of Interest (COI) Relating to Intellectual Property and Commercial Ventures |
Workshop on UMass Amherst Policy on COI Relating to Intellectual Property and Commercial Ventures presented by Tom Chmura and Liz Rodriguez on March 16, 2009
Download File |
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Uniform Consulting Agreement Provisions - UMass Amherst |
All faculty members at the University of Massachusetts are subject to the University Policy on Faculty Consulting and Outside Activities. The Consulting Policy recommends that faculty members at the University attach these Uniform Consulting Agreement Provisions to any agreement or arrangement under which a faculty member will provide consulting services to, or will engage in other non-academic activities in his or her area of expertise on behalf of, any for-profit organization. Document Link |
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Data Monitoring | Describes the regulatory requirement that the IRB determine that research plans submitted provide adequate provisions for monitoring data collected to ensure the safety of subjects. | |
Data Use Agreements | Describes IRB requirements for the University and researchers to enter into Data Use Agreements (a contractual document used for the transfer of non-public or restricted use data) with an external entity. |
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Chancellor's Memo on Export Control | Outlines campus policies and procedures in the area of export control. | |
Exemptions in Openness in Research | Procedure for dealing with restrictions to Open Research | |
Export Control and Universities: Information and Case Studies |
Brochure that describes relevant information about export controls and how they affect the academic research enterprise (produced by the Council on Government Relations). Download File |
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Export Control Compliance Guidelines - UMass Amherst |
Export controls apply to virtually all fields of science and engineering and restrict both physical shipments and electronic transmission of information. These laws apply to all activities – not just sponsored research projects. Download File |
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Export Control: "Don't Let This Happen to You!" |
Provides an introduction to U.S. Export Law (published by the Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security. Download File |
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Fundamental Research Decision Tree |
Helps to determine whether or not proposed research is considered "Fundamental." Download File |
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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. | |
Travel Tips from the National Counterintelligence Executive |
Tips for traveling oversees with mobile phones, laptops, PDAs, and other electronic devices. Download File |
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UMass Amherst Export Control Compliance Program Guidelines |
These guidelines outline procedures for members of the UMA community to follow to ensure compliance with all export control laws and regulations. Download File |
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UMass Export Control Seminar |
Seminar slides from UMass Export Control seminar, 2009. Download File |
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Activities Involving Human Subjects Research | Outlines the Institutional Review Board's responsibility for protecting the individuals who are subjects in UMass research activities and clarifies and defines the types of activity, both research and non-research, that involves human subjects. | |
Advertising and Subject Recruitment | Describes the recruitment of research subjects as part of the informed consent process and the required recruitment plan that must be approved by the IRB. | |
Assent Guidance for Minors | Provides general guidelines for creating an assent form for research studies where children are involved. | |
Audio Recordings of Research Participants | Provides IRB guidance on the timeframes for the destruction of audio, video, or digital recordings which contain research participants' images, voices or other personally identifiable information. | |
Baystate Collaborative Research/IRB Review | Provides guidance for UMass Amherst researchers working with Baystate collaborators who may be eligible to seek IRB review at Baystate only thereby avoiding the requirement for both UMass and Baystate IRB review. | |
Biological Specimens & Private Information | An advanced topic video focused on activities involving biological specimens and other private information, which is best suited for viewing by individuals already possessing a basic understanding of the HHS regulations for the protection of human subjects. | |
Certificates of Confidentiality Tip Sheet | Describes the use of Certificates of Confidentiality issued by the National Institute of Health (NIH) to help researchers protect identifiable research information from forced disclosures such as court orders and subpoenas. | |
Changes to the Continuing Review Procedures | Describes changes to the Continuing Review procedures due to the revised Common Rule. | |
Changes to the Exempt Categories | Outlines changes to the Exempt Categories due to the Common Rule. | |
Changes to the Informed Consent | Describes changes to the Informed Consent due to the Common Rule. | |
Classroom Research Projects and the IRB |
Outlines what studies constitute "classroom projects" which do not meet the regulatory definition of research and therefore do not require IRB review or approval. Download File |
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Close Requests | Close requests must be submitted upon completion of the IRB study. For the purposes of submitting the IRB final report, the study will be considered complete if only data analysis using de-identified data remains. Also outlines the requirements for submission of final reports upon study completion. | |
Data Monitoring | Describes the regulatory requirement that the IRB determine that research plans submitted provide adequate provisions for monitoring data collected to ensure the safety of subjects. | |
Data Use Agreements | Describes IRB requirements for the University and researchers to enter into Data Use Agreements (a contractual document used for the transfer of non-public or restricted use data) with an external entity. | |
Debriefing Process Guidance | Provides guidelines for preparing a Kuali Protocol submission that incorporates deception and/or requires a debriefing process. | |
Determining Whether IRB Review is Required for an Activity | Provides information to help determine whether a project requires review by the IRB. However, the final determination whether a project requires IRB review will be made by HRPO. | |
Education Research Settings | Provides information to determine if a study is exempt from IRB review, issues to consider if submitting, and guidelines for conducting research in educational settings. | |
Ethnographic Research | Provides guidance on ethnography-specific research and its intersection with the IRB and federal regulations. | |
Extra Credit for Participating in Research | Provides guidance on offering extra credit for participating in research. | |
Focus Group Research | Provides guidance to consider when convening focus groups as a way to gather data from multiple participants. | |
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) Privacy Rule | Explains how HIPAA regulations affect the use of protected health information (person-identifiable information produced as a result of health-care services) in research. | |
International Affective Picture System (IAPs) | Provides guidance for researchers submitting protocols with images known as International Affective Picture System (IAPS), designed to elicit an emotional response from research participants. | |
Mandatory Reporting | Defines the term "mandatory reporting" and identifies which individuals engaged in human subject research are required by law to report the abuse of children when uncovered as par too that research. | |
MTurk Guidance | Provides guidance and elements to be considered when utilizing Amazon's Mechanical Turk to conduct human subject research over the internet. | |
New and Revised Definitions | Describes New and Revised Human Subjects Definitions due to the Common Rule. | |
NIH Revision to Definition of a Clinical Trial |
Describes the revisions to NIH policy governing Clinical Trials. The attached document also provides step by step guidance for researchers and staff to understand the significant changes which will affect NIH sponsored activities and human subjects research.
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NIH Revision to the Policy on Certificates of Confidentiality | Describes the revision to the NIH policy governing Certificates of Confidentiality. The guidance provides step by step guidance for researchers and staff to understand the significant changes which will affect NIH sponsored activities and human subjects research. | |
NIH Single IRB Policy for Multi-site Research | Describes changes affecting NIH policies governing Single IRBs for Multi-Site research. The guidance provides step by step guidance for researchers and staff to understand the significant changes which will affect NIH sponsored activities and human subjects research. | |
Oral and Short Form Written Consent | Outlines the process for the use of oral and short form written consent designed to provide a mechanism for individuals with limited English language proficiency to participate in human subject research where their lack of proficiency would otherwise be a barrier to their participation. | |
Oral History | Describes what is meant by the term "oral history" based on guidance put forth by the Office of Human Research Protection. | |
Recruiting at UMass | Outlines requirements for researchers not affiliated with UMass Amherst who wish to recruit students, faculty, or staff as research participants. | |
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. | |
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). | |
Screening Activities Used to Determine Eligibility for Participation in Research | Describes items to consider for having potential participants engage in some type of screening activity to determine their eligibility for participation in a study. | |
Sensitive Topics | Provides guidance on what must be done if your study deals with sensitive topics, such as alcohol/drug use, suicide or child abuse, or uses the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). Participants should be forewarned in the informed consent form that they will be asked questions on sensitive topics. | |
Social Media Research Guidance | Provides guidance to researchers on the use of social media and its intersection with human subjects research. The guidance recommends best practices in this ever-changing field of study. | |
Student Researchers and Advisors | Provides guidelines for students conducting research involving human subjects. Student researchers are subject to the same policies and procedures as faculty members. | |
Study Personnel | Defines who the University of Massachusetts Amherst considers study personnel. | |
Subject Recruitment Databases | Describes items to consider when researchers want to maintain subject information for the purpose of future recruitment. Researchers must submit such a request to the IRB. Databases must be maintained by one responsible qualified UMass researcher and in most cases subjects will fill out a consent form agreeing to the inclusion of their information into such a system. | |
Survey Guidelines | Provides guidance on items to consider when conducting surveys or questionnaires as a way to gather data from many participants. | |
Types of Review | Explains the different types of review required for research involving human subjects. |
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Fabricated Equipment Guidance (FAQs) |
Guidance on Fabricated Equipment Download File |
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Indirect Cost Calculation as Percentage of Total Project Costs | Some sponsors request that indirect costs do not exceed a percentage of total project costs. See this formula for calculating indirect costs when indirect costs are a percentage of total proposal costs | |
Project Types for F&A Purposes |
Definitions of project types to help determine what type of project you are requesting funding to support and what F&A rate should be applied. Download File |
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Disclosure of Research Results | Faculty seeking external support for research activities need to inform potential sponsors that any grant, contract, or cooperative agreement accepted by UMass must conform to the University disclosure policy. | |
Industry Funding Contract Signatory Authority Matrix |
Guidance on who signs Agreements and Contracts involving industry. Download File |
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Uniform Consulting Agreement Provisions - UMass Amherst |
All faculty members at the University of Massachusetts are subject to the University Policy on Faculty Consulting and Outside Activities. The Consulting Policy recommends that faculty members at the University attach these Uniform Consulting Agreement Provisions to any agreement or arrangement under which a faculty member will provide consulting services to, or will engage in other non-academic activities in his or her area of expertise on behalf of, any for-profit organization. Document Link |
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AY Salary Recovery and Summer Ad Comp |
For a more thorough detail of the policy requirements, please refer to the Guidance Document. Download File |
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Cannabis - Legal Alert for the OGC |
Legal alert to remind the University community that, notwithstanding recent changes to Massachusetts law, possession or use of marijuana remains illegal under federal law. Further, federal laws pertaining to marijuana will be enforced on University properties, including as the laws apply to academic research. Download File |
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Fabricated Equipment Checklist |
Use this tool to help determine if your project meets the criteria for Fabricated Equipment and to provide the documentation necessary for approval to include Fabricated Equipment in a proposal Download File |
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Fabricated Equipment Guidance (FAQs) |
Guidance on Fabricated Equipment Download File |
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Fact Sheet |
Institution related data and information necessary for preparing and budgeting in one place - Legal name, Authorized Approvers, Indirect cost rates, fringe rates, etc. Download File |
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Five-Day Proposal Submission Procedure Overview | A brief overview of the Five-Day Proposal Submission Procedure established by the Vice Chancellor for Research and Engagement VCRE. | |
Fringe Rate Agreement |
State Approved Fringe Rate Agreement Download File |
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Important NIH Announcements January 2016 |
Description of recent important NIH Announcements regarding sponsored activities. Download File |
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Indirect Cost Calculation as Percentage of Total Project Costs | Some sponsors request that indirect costs do not exceed a percentage of total project costs. See this formula for calculating indirect costs when indirect costs are a percentage of total proposal costs | |
JIT Other Support Example |
Provides an example of how to fill out the form. Download File |
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Marijuana - Legal Alert from OGC |
Legal alert to remind the University community that, notwithstanding recent changes to Massachusetts law, possession or use of marijuana remains illegal under federal law. Further, federal laws pertaining to marijuana will be enforced on University properties, including as the laws apply to academic research. Download File |
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NIH - Managing Effort |
PDF of a Powerpoint presentation on "Budgeting and Managing Effort on NIH Grants" from the Pre-Award Administration Workshop Series presented by OGCA Download File |
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NIH Just-In-Time Process at UMass (JIT) |
The JIT feature becomes available after the completion of the peer review process for applications that fall within a priority score range deemed potentially fundable. NIH will explicitly request JIT documentation from the PI via email and/or phone – only then load JIT documentation to the Commons. Here is a presentation about the JIT Process at UMass. Download File |
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NIH Revision to Definition of a Clinical Trial |
Describes the revisions to NIH policy governing Clinical Trials. The attached document also provides step by step guidance for researchers and staff to understand the significant changes which will affect NIH sponsored activities and human subjects research.
Download File |
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NIH Revision to the Policy on Certificates of Confidentiality | Describes the revision to the NIH policy governing Certificates of Confidentiality. The guidance provides step by step guidance for researchers and staff to understand the significant changes which will affect NIH sponsored activities and human subjects research. | |
NIH Single IRB Policy for Multi-site Research | Describes changes affecting NIH policies governing Single IRBs for Multi-Site research. The guidance provides step by step guidance for researchers and staff to understand the significant changes which will affect NIH sponsored activities and human subjects research. | |
NIH Subcontracts with UMass as Lead | NIH specific guidance on process and requirements when UMass is the Lead Institution and plans to issue subcontracts. | |
NSF CAREER Program | The following is a summary as to how the CAREER program varies from standard NSF applications as detailed in NSF’s Grant Proposal Guide, NSF 20-1 effective June 1, 2020. | |
NSF Proposal Checklist and Outline |
Find out what NSF requires for components and formatting in your proposal - the GPG distilled. Download File |
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NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) | The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation. REU projects involve students in meaningful ways in ongoing research programs or in research projects specifically designed for the REU program. This guidance is a summary of the variance between standard NSF applications and the REU. | |
NSF Subawardee Documentation Requirements |
Outlines the documentation that OGCA must receive from prospective subawardee(s) on NSF proposals before the proposal can be submitted to the agency. Download File |
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OMB Uniform Guidance at UMass | This document describes specific differences between the Uniform Guidance and its predecessors, Circulars A21, A110, and A133 and the impact at UMass. | |
Project Types for F&A Purposes |
Definitions of project types to help determine what type of project you are requesting funding to support and what F&A rate should be applied. Download File |
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Proposal Workflow Chart |
A diagram that depicts the proposal workflow steps through OPAS. Download File |
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SBIR Procedures |
Describes procedures for the SBIR Program. Download File |
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STTR Procedure | The STTR Program is a highly competitive program that reserves a specific percentage of federal R&D funding for awards to small business and nonprofit academic institution partners. | |
Summer Ad Comp | Further guidance on Summer Ad Comp |
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Certificates of Confidentiality Tip Sheet | Describes the use of Certificates of Confidentiality issued by the National Institute of Health (NIH) to help researchers protect identifiable research information from forced disclosures such as court orders and subpoenas. | |
Changes to the Continuing Review Procedures | Describes changes to the Continuing Review procedures due to the revised Common Rule. | |
Changes to the Exempt Categories | Outlines changes to the Exempt Categories due to the Common Rule. | |
Changes to the Informed Consent | Describes changes to the Informed Consent due to the Common Rule. | |
Classroom Research Projects and the IRB |
Outlines what studies constitute "classroom projects" which do not meet the regulatory definition of research and therefore do not require IRB review or approval. Download File |
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Conflict of Interest (COI) -Outline of Guidance Principles for Faculty on COI | Provides an overview of the various types of potential conflicts of interest that researchers need to be aware of. | |
Conflict of Interest (COI) Law for State Employees |
Summary of the conflict of interest law, General Laws chapter 268A, and how it applies to state employees. Document Link |
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Conflict of Interest (COI) Policies (UMass Amherst) - Overview |
Town Hall meeting on UMass Amherst COI Policies. Download File |
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Conflict of Interest (COI) Relating to Intellectual Property and Commercial Ventures |
Workshop on UMass Amherst Policy on COI Relating to Intellectual Property and Commercial Ventures presented by Tom Chmura and Liz Rodriguez on March 16, 2009
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Education Research Settings | Provides information to determine if a study is exempt from IRB review, issues to consider if submitting, and guidelines for conducting research in educational settings. | |
Ethnographic Research | Provides guidance on ethnography-specific research and its intersection with the IRB and federal regulations. | |
Implementing the NIH COI Final Rule |
Provides institutions subject to the new Conflict of Interest rule with insight into how peer institutions considered these issues after the announcement of the new rule, and provides a range of possible approaches. Download File |
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Misconduct in Research & Scholarly Activities - UMass Procedures |
Misconduct in research and scholarly activities is injurious to the University's teaching, research, and public service missions and cannot be tolerated. This document provides procedures for investigations of allegations of misconduct in research and scholarly activities. It is written to comply with federal regulations requiring such procedures and also to maintain and enhance the integrity of research. Download File |
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New and Revised Definitions | Describes New and Revised Human Subjects Definitions due to the Common Rule. | |
Removal of Principal Investigators | The MSP contract details how and when Principal Investigators can be removed. | |
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. | |
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 |
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Responsible Conduct in Research - Instructions for CITI Training |
Step-by-step instructions for enrolling in the CITI training for Responsible Conduct in Research, required by all Graduate Students and Post Docs funded through an NSF award. Download File |
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Biosafety - IBC Administrative Policies and Procedures | UMass Amherst has an Institutional Biosafety Committee in compliance with NIH and BMBL guidelines. | |
Chancellor's Memo on Export Control | Outlines campus policies and procedures in the area of export control. | |
Export Control and Universities: Information and Case Studies |
Brochure that describes relevant information about export controls and how they affect the academic research enterprise (produced by the Council on Government Relations). Download File |
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Export Control Compliance Guidelines - UMass Amherst |
Export controls apply to virtually all fields of science and engineering and restrict both physical shipments and electronic transmission of information. These laws apply to all activities – not just sponsored research projects. Download File |
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Institutional Chemical Safety Committee Policy and Procedures | Administrative policies and procedures of committee charged with advising on matters that relate to the safe use of chemicals in the laboratory environment. | |
Marijuana - Legal Alert from OGC |
Legal alert to remind the University community that, notwithstanding recent changes to Massachusetts law, possession or use of marijuana remains illegal under federal law. Further, federal laws pertaining to marijuana will be enforced on University properties, including as the laws apply to academic research. Download File |
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Needle and Syringe Use | Links to Massachusetts regulation guiding purchase. | |
rDNA or Synthetic DNA | Requirements for review of research projects involving the use of rDNA or synthetic DNA. |
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AHA Guidance Document | Guidance from the American Heart Association. | |
DOE Guidance Document | US Department of Energy Guidance Document | |
Important NIH Announcements January 2016 |
Description of recent important NIH Announcements regarding sponsored activities. Download File |
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Industry Funding Contract Signatory Authority Matrix |
Guidance on who signs Agreements and Contracts involving industry. Download File |
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JIT Other Support Example |
Provides an example of how to fill out the form. Download File |
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NASA Guidance Document | National Aeronautics and Space Administration Guidance Document | |
NIH - Managing Effort |
PDF of a Powerpoint presentation on "Budgeting and Managing Effort on NIH Grants" from the Pre-Award Administration Workshop Series presented by OGCA Download File |
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NIH Guidance Document | National Institutes of Health Guidance Document | |
NIH Just-In-Time Process at UMass (JIT) |
The JIT feature becomes available after the completion of the peer review process for applications that fall within a priority score range deemed potentially fundable. NIH will explicitly request JIT documentation from the PI via email and/or phone – only then load JIT documentation to the Commons. Here is a presentation about the JIT Process at UMass. Download File |
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NIH Revision to Definition of a Clinical Trial |
Describes the revisions to NIH policy governing Clinical Trials. The attached document also provides step by step guidance for researchers and staff to understand the significant changes which will affect NIH sponsored activities and human subjects research.
Download File |
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NIH Subcontracts with UMass as Lead | NIH specific guidance on process and requirements when UMass is the Lead Institution and plans to issue subcontracts. | |
NSF CAREER Program | The following is a summary as to how the CAREER program varies from standard NSF applications as detailed in NSF’s Grant Proposal Guide, NSF 20-1 effective June 1, 2020. | |
NSF Guidance Document | National Science Foundation Guidance Document | |
NSF Proposal Checklist and Outline |
Find out what NSF requires for components and formatting in your proposal - the GPG distilled. Download File |
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NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) | The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation. REU projects involve students in meaningful ways in ongoing research programs or in research projects specifically designed for the REU program. This guidance is a summary of the variance between standard NSF applications and the REU. | |
NSF Subawardee Documentation Requirements |
Outlines the documentation that OGCA must receive from prospective subawardee(s) on NSF proposals before the proposal can be submitted to the agency. Download File |
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STScI Guidance Document | Space Telescope Science Institute Guidance Document | |
USDA Guidance Document | US Department of Agriculture Guidance Document |
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NIH Subcontracts with UMass as Lead | NIH specific guidance on process and requirements when UMass is the Lead Institution and plans to issue subcontracts. | |
NSF Subawardee Documentation Requirements |
Outlines the documentation that OGCA must receive from prospective subawardee(s) on NSF proposals before the proposal can be submitted to the agency. Download File |