- Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships
- Office of Research Compliance, Integrity and Safety
- Resources
- Policies, Forms and Templates
Policies and Regulations
- Authorship
- Export Control
- National Science Foundation (NSF) Requirements
- Research Conflict of Interest Policy
- Research Data Management Policy
- NIU Intellectual Property Policy
- NIU Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Policy
- NIU Research Misconduct Policy
- NIU Controlled Substance Policy and Procedures
- Federal Controlled Substance Act
- Illinois Controlled Substance Act
NIU Policies
- Policies and Procedures Pertaining to Activities Involving the Use of Animals
- Animal Welfare Assurance A3166-01
Northern Illinois University has the responsibility to maintain the highest possible quality research and to provide for the humane care and treatment of animals used in teaching, testing and research projects conducted at this institution, or under the direction of any employee or agent of this institution, whether funded or not and regardless of source of funding. NIU's Animal Welfare Assurance A3166-01 is filed every 3 years with the U.S. Public Health Service. - NIU Occupational Health Program
Federal Regulations
- Animal Welfare Act and USDA Regulations
- USDA Animal Care Policy Manual
- Public Health Service Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
- Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
- OLAW Regulatory Guidance
- U.S. Government Principles for Utilization and Care of Vertebrate Animals Used in Testing, Research and Training
- Health Research Extension Act of 1985
- AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals: 2013 Edition
Federal Regulations
Belmont Report
NIU IRB Policies
- IRB Membership and Responsibilities
- IRB Review
- Informed Consent for Human Research
- Research Involving Children
- Research Involving Pregnant Women and Fetuses
- Research Involving Prisoners
- Research Involving Persons with Impaired Consent Capacity
- Adverse Event
- IRB Non-Compliance
- Policy on Registration of Clinical Trials
Guidance on Certificates of Confidentiality
- Guidance on Certificates of Confidentiality Program
- NIMH: Privacy Protection for Research Subjects: Certificates of Confidentiality
- NIH: Certificates of Confidentiality Kiosk
NIU IRB Guidance Documents
- Guidelines for protocols involving physical activity and exercise
- Guidance on writing recruitment materials
- Guidelines for the Use of Deception
- Guidance on NIU Controller’s policy regarding incentives/compensation
- Guidance on the use of FERPA and PPRA protected data in research
- Guidance on One-on-One Data Collection in Research with Children
NIU Health and Safety Policy
NIU is now utilizing the electronic research adminstration software (InfoEd) to submit Laboratory Safety Plans. Information and instructions are located on the eRA website.
General Laboratory Safety
- Accident Response and Reporting Procedure
- Compressed Gas Cylinder Policy
- Food and Drink Policy
- Fume Hood Equipment Service and Maintenance Policy
- Inspection Checklist
- Laboratory Inspection Program
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- OSHA Standards for Eye and Face Protection
- Personal Protective Equipment Policy
- Lab Reactor Pressure Vessel Policy
- Sanitation Checklist
- Chemical Waste Management
- Laboratory Safety Supervisor Policy - NIU - Policy Library
Laboratory Safety Committee
Biosafety
- Institutional Biosafety Committee Policy
- Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL) 6th Edition
- Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
Chemical
- Chemical Waste Management Guide
- OSHA Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in the Laboratories
- EPA Toxic Substances
- DOT Hazardous Materials Transportation Regulations
Radiation
- Radiation Safety Manual
- X-Ray Safety Manual
- Illinois Emergency Management Agency, Division of Nuclear Safety
Laser
Contact Us
Shannon Stoker
Director and Research Integrity Officer
815-753-2882
sstoker@niu.edu
Lowden Hall, room 103