Animal Care & Human Subject FAQ
Many of the same issues come up in research proposals submitted to the committee. These questions and tips should help you avoid these issues in your own proposal.
May I gather data before submitting my proposal?
No! The purpose of the committee is to protect your participants. Proposals must be submitted in advance of your research project.
When you submit your proposal, you are certifying that you have not yet started gathering data for your research.
If you do collect data before approval of your proposal, it may be treated under the University's Academic Dishonesty policies.
How do I sign the proposal?
Simply type your name into the signature line in the document. That constitutes your signature on the proposal.
What is the deadline for submitting my proposal?
There is no specific day of the week or time of day deadline during the academic semesters. The committee will process proposals in the order they are received and as quickly as possible, depending on volume. With that said, any proposal submitted within two weeks of the end of the semester may not be reviewed until the next semester.
How do I find out the status of my proposal?
You, or if you are a student, your faculty research advisor, will receive an email regarding the outcome of the review. If there are concerns, they will be stated. The concerns will need to be addressed in the resubmission. The committee can also be consulted to improve the chances of the proposal being approved on resubmission.
Should I get external agency permission before or after I submit my proposal?
If permission is needed, the committee is willing to look at proposals before that permission is given. Final approval may not be given until we have received the permission.
What sort of permission is appropriate from external agencies?
The email from the head of the agency is sufficient. Include all header information so that we can see that the email was actually sent. Please submit the entire correspondence on the subject of permissions.