What is the HIVE award?

• The HIVE award is a way to recognize UTD students and staff exhibiting positive Habits, Ideals, Values, and Ethics in human subjects research. 
• One HIVE award recipient will be chosen each semester (Fall, Spring, and Summer). 
• The newest member to join the HIVE will be featured on the Office of Research and Innovation website, receive a certificate, and a small token of appreciation.

Who qualifies to receive the HIVE award, and how is a recipient chosen?

• Any student or staff member conducting human subjects research or support staff for human subjects investigators is eligible. 
• Individuals can be nominated by both faculty members and the OHSP Office. A nomination form is available on the OHSP website. The OHSP Office will compile the nominations and forward a list of finalists to the Office of Research and Innovation leadership team who will make the final selection.

When are nominations due each semester?

Nominations can be submitted year-round; however nominations must be received by the following dates to be considered for that semester’s award:

Fall Semester: October 1^st

Spring Semester: March 1^st

Summer Semester: June 1^st

Winners will be announced each November, April, and July.

Eligible candidates are UTD students and staff who exhibit positive Habits, Ideals, Values, and Ethics in human subjects research:

• Habits: Interest in developing positive habits in the responsible conduct of research and learning IRB regulations and/or requirements by attending or participating in training workshops sponsored by the Office of Research and Innovation or by seeking assistance from the Office of Human Subjects Protections (OHSP) (or lab PI).
• Ideals: Lead by example in the protection of participant privacy, conduct of research procedures, documentation of research activities and maintaining study records.
• Values: Understand study-specific IRB requirements, consistently following best practices for compliance.
• Ethics: Able to identify compliance issues, documenting and reporting such instances to their PI and / or the OHSP Office after consultation with their PI

The Office of Research and Innovation provides an informational series on Human Subjects Protections. Click on the button below to view the playlist.