Drexel University’s Office of Research and Innovation (ORI) is committed to ensuring a culture of compliance through the responsible conduct of research consistent with best practices for quality, integrity, and regulatory requirements of research conducted by Drexel University.  As part of our on-going support and education to the Drexel University Research Community, each component (e.g., COI, IACUC, and IRB) has specific policies and procedures available on their respective sites, in addition ORI has developed the following guidelines, policies, and procedures.

ORI-002 PROCEDURES FOR PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR ELIGIBILITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

These procedures support the University’s efforts to define eligibility and overall responsibilities of PI’s in undertaking research, funded programs, projects, or related activities under the oversight of ORI (e.g., HRPP-IRB, IACUC, OSP).

ORI-002 Procedures for Principal Investigator Eligibility and Responsibilities (Version 001, 11/01/2023) [PDF]

RESOURCES
Frequently Asked Questions-ORI PI Eligibility and Responsibilities [PDF]
Principal Investigator Exception Form [PDF]

ORI-003 DEPARTING FACULTY GUIDELINE AND CHECKLIST 

These guidelines and checklist support the University’s efforts to ensure notification of the appropriate central research offices and promote continuity in research activities when Faculty’s status changes or they depart the institution. 

ORI-003 Departing Faculty Guideline and Checklist (Version 001, 11/01/2023) [PDF]

ORI-101 PROCEDURES FOR RESEARCH BLOOD DRAWS

These procedures support the University’s efforts to protect human subjects and Drexel University Agents while minimizing institutional risk in conducting blood draws for research purposes.

ORI-101 Procedures for Research Blood Draws (Version 001, 02/10/2023) [PDF]

RESOURCES

Research Blood Draw-Phlebotomy Training Request 
Frequently Asked Questions-Research Blood Draws [PDF]
Presentation-Procedures for Research Blood Draws [PDF]

ORI-201 COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER GUIDELINE

These guidelines support the University’s efforts to provide best practices for selection, recruitment, and establishment of payment mechanisms and agreement types for Community Advisory Boards (CAB).   

ORI-201 Community Advisory Board Member Guideline (Version 001, 09/01/2023) [PDF]

RESOURCES

CAB Member Attestation Form Template [DOC]
CAB Payment Mechanism and Agreement Algorithm [PDF]
Request to use JP Morgan Chase Payment Form [PDF]
Presentation: Community Advisory Board: Payment Update [PDF]

QUESTIONS

Please contact Cassandra Myers, Associate Vice Provost, Research Compliance and Regulatory Affairs with any questions or additional best practice topic areas at cjm523@drexel.edu.