Cornell University Graduate School -- Research Compliance information

Research Compliance information
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All research at Cornell University is subject to applicable federal and state laws and university policies pertaining to the conduct of the research. It is the responsibility of each researcher, including students, to be aware of these regulations and applicable university policies, and comply fully with their requirements.

At the point when a Cornell graduate student has determined the scope and substance of his or her actual research (generally at the time of the A exam), the student will be required to acknowledge in writing his or her compliance with those regulations and policies specific to their research project.

Research that involves the following requires explicit compliance with federal and state laws and university policies:

Human subjects, including survey respondents and secondary data analysis
Animal use involving live vertebrate animals
rDNA research involving the use of DNA or RNA molecules, viruses, bacteria, cells, or organisms constructed with recombinant DNA methodology or techniques in the laboratory or greenhouse
Genetically modified organisms
Radiation using ionizing devices, non-ionizing devices, or radioactive material
Biological agents or toxins (naturally occurring or engineered microorganisms or viruses or biological products capable of causing disease in humans or animals, regulated cell lines, human tissue, or blood)
Hazardous materials such as carcinogens/ mutagens, toxic gases, and explosive and/or toxic materials

In addition, students should be aware that they are subject to the terms of the University Patent Policy (www.policy.cornell.edu/cm_images/uploads/pol/Patent.html) and the University Copyright Policy (www.policy. cornell.edu/cm_images/uploads/pol/Copyright.html).

Additional information on compliance requirements is available through the Office of Sponsored Programs at www.osp.cornell.edu.