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Routing of Electronic Proposals
Indiana University policy requires that all proposals for externally sponsored projects must be routed though the University in order to obtain proper review, approval and signature. (See Institutional Policy III-20 at http://www.indiana.edu/~vpcfo/policies/contract/iii-20.html.) As funding agencies develop systems that allow proposals to be submitted electronically it is easy to lose sight of the routing procedure, especially when funding agencies appear to be encouraging individuals to submit proposals directly to the agency.
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U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCIES ARE SEARCHING FOR EXPERTS
"I Need Scientists!" said Governor Tom Ridge, director of the U.S. Office of Homeland Security, which also appeared as the headline of an article featured in the November 5, 2001 issue of Newsweek. It referred to the outcome of a recent meeting between President Bush, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, Tommy Thompson, and other officials regarding contradictory opinions about the latest anthrax test results.
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New IRB Guidelines Effective Concerning Participation by Non-Affiliated Investigators in Research Protocol at IUPUI/Clarian
New guidelines pertain to human subjects receiving any part of protocol-specific research procedures by an investigator or practitioner not employed or otherwise affiliated with Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis (IUPUI) or Clarian Health Partners (Clarian).

IUPUI and Clarian embrace and promote the principle that all research is to be conducted in a manner that complies with applicable laws, regulations and ethical standards. The IRBs at IUPUI and Clarian expect that all research adheres to the same ethical principles and regulatory oversight whether administered at IUPUI/Clarian or at a non-affiliated location and/or by a non-affiliated investigator.
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