Outside Researcher

Thank you for your interest in conducting research at Northern Kentucky University (NKU). Requests to recruit NKU students for research, conducted by anyone who is not a student of or employed by NKU, must follow the procedures below:

REQUIREMENTS

External researchers must show proof that a department at NKU supports the research.
Proof of external IRB approval.

PROCEDURE

The following procedure is required for approval to recruit NKU students:

Initial Inquiry

The external researcher submits to the Manager of Research Compliance:

- Confirmation of NKU department support (email, letter, etc.).

- A copy of the IRB approval letter from the external institution for confirmation of IRB approval.

Recruiting Undergraduate Students

The Manager of Research Compliance, or designee, replies to the researcher and copies the Assistant Vice President & Dean of Students, to affirm receipt of NKU departmental support and external IRB approval.

The Assistant Vice President & Dean of Students will make the determination approving or denying the research request and communicate directly with the researcher.

For questions about approval/denial, contact the Assistant Vice President for Student Engagement and Dean of Students (alstonr1@nku.edu).

 Recruiting Graduate Students

The Manager of Research Compliance, or designee, replies to the researcher and copies the Vice Provost of Graduate Education, Research, and Outreach or designee to affirm receipt of NKU departmental support and external IRB approval.

The Vice Provost of Graduate Education, Research, and Outreach will make the determination to approve or deny
the research request and communicate directly with the researcher.

For questions about approval/denial, contact the Vice Provost of Graduate Education, Research and Outreach (langleys1@nku.edu).

For questions about the initial inquiry, contact the Manager of Research Compliance in the Office of Research, Grants, and Contracts (irb@nku.edu).