The Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP) and faculty must work together to ensure quality, compliant submissions with the end goal of increased federal awards. This can only happen when enough time is afforded to build the collaborative relationship necessary to accomplish the shared objective of an on-time submission of a complete and high-quality proposal. Faculty …read more

Overview The UT Dallas JSOM/STEAM Collaboration Grant is an internal funding mechanism designed to stimulate interdisciplinary research collaborations between JSOM and STEAM faculty. Principal investigators (PIs) who accept a UT Dallas JSOM/STEAM Collaboration Grant commit to the pursuit of external funding for the collaborative effort within 12 months of receiving the JSOM/STEAM Collaboration Grant funding. …read more

Overview The UT Dallas SPARK Grant is an internal funding mechanism designed to provide research and professional development support to establish the research portfolio of Associate and Full Professors that have not received external funding in the past 24+ months. This program is designed to spark both internal and external collaborations, gain new training, obtain …read more

What interests me in this study? Why would I want to or need to participate in the study? When does this study take place? Where does the study take place? How long does the study last? Is this study safe? Do I feel that I can trust the researchers? Who gains from my participation? Does …read more

Read the consent form and ask the PI any questions you may have.  You should understand what procedures will occur before you agree to participate. Contact the Principal Investigator (PI) if you desire to terminate involvement in a study. Know the start and end dates of your participation. Contact the PI or the Office of …read more

The purpose of this information is to provide guidance for Exemption Category 3 of human subjects research regulations (45 CFR 46) and provide examples of “benign behavioral interventions” at The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). Exemption Category 3 (3) (i) Research involving benign behavioral interventions in conjunction with the collection of information from an …read more

Common Rule Most Exempt Studies are not subject to Federal regulations, however must go through an administrative review process to confirm their exemption status. The Office of Human Subjects Protections (OHSP) is responsible for determining whether research involving human subjects meets the criteria for exemption as outlined in the Federal regulations (see below). Investigators may not make this …read more

Getting Started The Application After Approval Who can I talk to if I have a question about human participants research? The Office of Human Subjects Protections (OHSP) is available to provide assistance to investigators who are engaged in research with human participants. For general questions, please contact our office at HSP@utdallas.edu. When is IRB review …read more