Additional agency-specific requirements apply to human subject research studies conducted or supported by the federal Department of Defense (DoD). Because we’re seeing a slight uptick in DoD funding applications, a trend we’re expecting to gain momentum, we’ve drafted a policy specific to DoD-supported research. Please note these policy requirements are in addition to all the usual human subject protection policies and regulations. Many of the DoD requirements will be handled as part of the grant application process. The IRB may consult with you during its study review to make sure documentation supporting the DoD-specific requirements is available.
We strongly encourage those applying for, and/or receiving, DoD funding to support human subject research to keep this policy accessible and to refer to it often in the early stages of grant application and protocol preparation.