…that if an investigator begins a project and later finds that the data gathered could contribute to generalizable knowledge or that he or she might wish to publish or present the results of the activities, it is required that the Investigator submit a proposal to the IRB for review and approval prior to release of such information? [IRB Policy I.B]

…that the IRB may not approve applications where the Investigator has attempted to circumvent IRB policies and procedures regarding human subjects research by collecting data as non-research and then applying to use them as existing data? [IRB Policy I.B]

…that it is the policy of the University of Arizona Human Subjects Protection Program to assure that appropriate approvals and/or written agreements are completed when human subjects research involves performance sites?

Performance sites must obtain a Federalwide Assurance when the research project is federally funded and the site is considered to be “engaged” in research. [IRB Policy I.C]

…that when performance sites are “not engaged” in research, a letter of cooperation or “site authorization” must be obtained demonstrating that the appropriate institutional officials are permitting the research to be conducted at the performance site? [IRB Policy I.C]

…that it is the policy of the University of Arizona Institutional Review Board to obtain sufficient knowledge of the local research context to fulfill its responsibilities under its Assurance, regardless of the geographical location of the research? [IRB Policy I.D]