The Code of Federal regulations defines Research as:

A systematic investigation, including research development, testing and evaluation, designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge. [45 CFR 46.102(d)]

and defines Human Subjects as:

...living individual(s) about whom an investigator (whether professional or student) conducting research obtains (1) data through intervention or interaction with the individual , or (2) identifiable private information. [45 CFR 46.102(f)(1-2)]

• See the IRB Fee Policy for more information about IRB Fees.

• Research Development Administration has implemented a new IRB fee structure for industry sponsored human subjects research.

• The IRB retains 100% of industry sponsored human subject research fees. (The IRB previously retained 70% of the fee and the principal investigator's department retained 30% for overhead costs.)

• For questions concerning IRB fees or comments regarding the IRB Fee Policy, please contact Cindy McConaughy-Smith.

Oregon Health & Science University requires all investigatores that are conducting human subjects research to respect and protect the rights and welfare recruited for, and/or participating in, research under the supervision of OHSU. As part of this commitment, Responsible Conduct of Research education is required of all investigators, research staff, and other relevant personnel.