At Georgia Southern University, research compliance and safety are essential to protecting researchers, participants, and the broader community while ensuring all projects meet institutional, state, and federal requirements. This section provides access to policies, training, and resources that help faculty, staff, and students conduct research responsibly and in full alignment with regulatory standards.
Our compliance and safety guidance covers areas such as:
- Educational Settings – Policies for conducting research with minors and in classroom environments.
- Radiation Safety Training – Online training through CITI to ensure proper handling of radiation in research.
- Restricted Party Screening – Tools and requirements for verifying that collaborators, vendors, or institutions are not federally restricted parties.
- Controlled Substance Use – Licensing, approval processes, and storage guidelines for using controlled substances in research.
- Cannabis Research – Requirements for research involving industrial hemp or medical cannabis, including federal and state guidelines.
- University Policies – Centralized access to Georgia Southern’s research compliance policies maintained in Georgia Southern Commons.
By providing clear procedures and accessible resources, Georgia Southern fosters a research environment that is safe, ethical, and compliant with all federal regulations and best practices. Researchers are encouraged to review these resources regularly and contact the Office of Research Integrity with any questions about compliance, training, or approvals.