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Pre-Award and Post-Award Processes for Projects Involving Human Subjects Research

Doing research involving human subjects brings with it special considerations throughout the grant life cycle. Learn what you need to know during application and proposal development, what gets considered during peer review, requirements for information submitted just-in-time for award, and monitoring requirements post award.  


Note: information on this page reflects the amendment to the final revisions to the Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects (the Common Rule). For additional information on the final rule, please visit the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) Link to Non-U.S. Government Site - Click for Disclaimer website.

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