700-14-Research Activities Not Permitted at USU

Title: Research Activities Not Permitted at USU
Owner: IRB
Last Update/Revised: 05/01/2024

Policy: Given the mission of United States University, the program outcomes for the doctoral programs, and the nature of an online environment, certain research activities are not permitted at any level, and additional types of research are not permitted at the doctoral level.

Not permitted at any level is research that:

  • is conducted outside of the United States, unless it occurs on a U.S. military base
  • targets children (i.e., minors), prisoners, and/or pregnant women
  • targets a population that would require consent from a legally authorized representative
  • may induce physical, mental, or emotional discomfort or harassment
  • clinical studies of drug and medical devices
  • includes activities requiring a participant to introduce a substance into their body, whether orally, topically, by injection, or any other means (e.g., supplements, medication, food, suppositories)

Additionally, doctoral students are prohibited from:

  • conducting research on subordinates

Purpose: This policy aims to clarify parameters surrounding research conducted at USU.

Scope: This policy applies to research proposed by USU constituents.

Documents and Forms:

None