By Kelly Prifti, project manager - GO
Congratulations – you’ve identified an NIH funding opportunity that matches your research, and your Program Officer has confirmed your proposal aligns nicely with the call’s priorities. You’ve brought together an all-star research team to work together and written a beautiful proposal with a well-constructed budget. You’re ready to submit, and you see the following question: “Does your project involve Human Subjects Research? Yes or No.” “No” you think, and you submit.
Hang on! NIH rules about what is considered “Human Subjects Research” may be more nuanced than you realized. If your research is considered Human Subjects Research, that means that certain policies and regulations may apply, such as the requirement to submit the study to an IRB and for Key Personnel to take Human Subjects Research Training.
Before submitting, verify that your project doesn’t fall under this category by using the tools provided by the NIH, and consulting with the GOInternational team. Failure to tick the right box may result in Non-Compliance issues down the line if the project is funded and even unallowable costs.
Contact the GOinternational: gointernational@pasteur.fr
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