HomeMy WebLinkAboutResearchTitle: Academic and Scientific Research Policy
Date of Current Version: June 2019
Replaces Version: April 2012
Background
The Center is a valuable resource for students and professionals doing research on aging. The Center
may provide support to scientifically-based studies intended to improve the quality of life for people
fifty (50) years and over or investigate aspects of aging.
General Guidelines
1. Researchers who are requesting support beyond displaying a recruitment flyer must complete
The Center’s Research Application. The project and all related materials involved must be
approved by the IRB of an accredited university as well as human subjects’ approval. Requests
without evidence of IRB approval shall not be considered.
2. Once the research request is approved, any changes in the researcher or project shall be
reported to The Center Coordinator (or designee) and approval reconsidered.
3. The research study shall pose no more than minimal risk to participants as defined by the
University of Iowa Institutional Review Board Standard Operating Procedures or IRB of University
affiliated with research project.
4. Participant complaints involving the research project or researcher(s) shall be investigated by
the Coordinator (or designee). Confirmed complaints will result in action up to and including
immediate withdrawal of approval for the current research project and any future research
project involving the researcher(s).
5. Research activities shall not interfere with or detract from the delivery of scheduled programs and
services, or participant use of The Center.
6. Staff time required during the research project must be minimal and the project conducted at no
cost to The Center or its members, clients, volunteers, or staff.
7. The researcher is asked to provide a summary of the findings to The Center Coordinator or
designee.
8. Any peer-reviewed publications must be made available to the Coordinator or designee.
Types of Research Support Provided by The Center
1. Display an 8.5 x 11-inch recruitment flyer in the facility.
a. Coordinator or designee approval of the flyer must be obtained prior to it being posted.
b. Evidence that the flyer has been reviewed and approved by the IRB must be provided.
2. Use of an informational/recruitment display table in a high traffic area of the facility to attract and
recruit volunteers for the study.
a. Completion and Coordinator or designee approval of The Center’s Research Application.
b. Table displays must be scheduled in advance with The Center’s operations assistant.
3. Conducting an educational program on the research topic to inform and recruit participants.
a. Completion and Coordinator or designee approval of The Center’s Research Application.
b. Program topics and scheduling must be approved and arranged in advance with The
Center’s program specialist.
4. Use scheduled Center space to conduct all or part of the research.
a. Completion and Coordinator or designee approval of The Center’s Research Application.
b. Room reservations must be made for during the business day and scheduled in advance
with The Center’s operations assistant.
5. A combination of three (3) or more of the above items.
a. Researcher must agree to do a presentation at The Center on the research findings or a
related topic of interest to people fifty (50) years and above within six (6) months of The
Center’s involvement.
Research Involving In-House Agencies and Organizations
1. In-house agencies and organizations are urged to comply with The Center’s research policy.
Administration
The Center coordinator or designee is responsible for reviewing research applications and overseeing all
approved research projects that are intended to be published. To be supported by The Center, all
research must have the originating institution’s human subjects’ approval and IRB approval.
Approved by the Senior Center Commission on: 7/18/2019