The Scholar's Field Guide to Clemson University

Research Safety and Compliance The Office of Research Safety and the Office of Researc Compliance promote a culture of safety, integrity and quality within the University research community by of- fering various consultation and educational programs for all researchers. The offices facilitate University research, teaching and public service programs by providing over- sight and coordination of research compliance and safety policies and regulations. As a member of the University community, you have 24/7 access to a confidential, third-party ethics and safety line to report concerns or issues regarding ques- tionable practice. (This is not an emergency line. Institutional Review Board With the exciting research being conducted at Clemson comes a great responsibility to ensure the safety of human subjects and researchers alike. Clemson’s Instit utional Review Board (IRB ) is dedicated to protecting the rights and welfare of human subjects recruited to partici-pate in research activities conducted under the auspices of the University. The IRB must review and approve all research involving human subjects prior to initiation. Access the Office of Research Safety Access the Office of Research Compliance What projects require IRB review? – 15 –