Frequently Asked Questions
General Inquiries
Are you new to research and unsure where to start?
Check out the Research Navigation Map for how to start and all the steps along the way. Click on any phase of the research process to get all the details on what to do and when.
Are you new to research and unsure where to start?
Check out the Research Navigation Map for how to start and all the steps along the way. Click on any phase of the research process to get all the details on what to do and when.
Are you new to sponsored research, moving in a new direction, or unsure of all the steps?
The Sponsored Project Services site is a great place to start. The goal of Sponsored Project Services is “to provide efficient, consistent and effective award services – from proposal development, proposal and budget drafting, proposal submission, award activation and project closeout – to enable principal investigators (PIs) to focus on research goals.” Their main website has a handy flowchart which outlines the complete award lifecycle and links to details for each step.
Are you new to sponsored research, moving in a new direction, or unsure of all the steps?
The Sponsored Project Services site is a great place to start. The goal of Sponsored Project Services is “to provide efficient, consistent and effective award services – from proposal development, proposal and budget drafting, proposal submission, award activation and project closeout – to enable principal investigators (PIs) to focus on research goals.” Their main website has a handy flowchart which outlines the complete award lifecycle and links to details for each step.
Do you want to know who else might be working on research like yours? Are you looking for metrics from previous studies?
Go to Scholars@UK to find University of Kentucky experts and details to help you with your research. Scholars@UK is a database of research expertise from colleges, departments, disciplines, centers, and institutes at the University of Kentucky. This includes unit research output (publications, creative work), sponsored grants & contracts, individual scholar profiles, and a rich set of metrics including citation counts, altmetrics, network analysis, and collaboration information.
Do you want to know who else might be working on research like yours? Are you looking for metrics from previous studies?
Go to Scholars@UK to find University of Kentucky experts and details to help you with your research. Scholars@UK is a database of research expertise from colleges, departments, disciplines, centers, and institutes at the University of Kentucky. This includes unit research output (publications, creative work), sponsored grants & contracts, individual scholar profiles, and a rich set of metrics including citation counts, altmetrics, network analysis, and collaboration information.
Study-Specific Inquiries
Does the study involve human subjects?
Institutional Review Board: Studies with human subjects require IRB review. Visit the University of Kentucky IRB review site for FAQs, protocol review guidance, requests for consults, etc.
Required training: Click here for information on required training and additional activities that require IRB review.
Oncology Studies: If the study includes Oncology patients, contact Markey Cancer Center or the Markey Cancer Center Clinical Research Office for additional steps.
Does the study involve human subjects?
Institutional Review Board: Studies with human subjects require IRB review. Visit the University of Kentucky IRB review site for FAQs, protocol review guidance, requests for consults, etc.
Required training: Click here for information on required training and additional activities that require IRB review.
Oncology Studies: If the study includes Oncology patients, contact Markey Cancer Center or the Markey Cancer Center Clinical Research Office for additional steps.
Does the study include a drug?
Access Food and Drug Administration (FDA) information depending on the type of application
Oncology Studies: Contact Markey Cancer Center’s Clinical Research Office for next steps. Also contact the Oncology area of the Investigational Drug Service (IDS) for possible additional steps (IDSOncology@uk.edu)
All other drug studies: Send study information to the Investigational Drug Service (IDS) (Centralids@uky.edu). For general questions send email to IDS@uky.edu
Does the study include a drug?
Access Food and Drug Administration (FDA) information depending on the type of application
Oncology Studies: Contact Markey Cancer Center’s Clinical Research Office for next steps. Also contact the Oncology area of the Investigational Drug Service (IDS) for possible additional steps (IDSOncology@uk.edu)
All other drug studies: Send study information to the Investigational Drug Service (IDS) (Centralids@uky.edu). For general questions send email to IDS@uky.edu
Does the study include a device?
If you require a device, enter the request into Lumere.
Does the study include a device?
If you require a device, enter the request into Lumere.
Does the research need to be approved by the Non-Indemnification Committee?
Review the Non-indemnified Clinical Study Approval Process site to determine if the study requires approval from the University of Kentucky Healthcare Risk Management Committee (UKHC RMC). This page describes the types of studies that require Non-indemnified Clinical Study approval and outlines the submission process.
Does the research need to be approved by the Non-Indemnification Committee?
Review the Non-indemnified Clinical Study Approval Process site to determine if the study requires approval from the University of Kentucky Healthcare Risk Management Committee (UKHC RMC). This page describes the types of studies that require Non-indemnified Clinical Study approval and outlines the submission process.
Does the research need to be approved by the Radiation Safety Committee (RSC)?
If the study involves the procurement and use of new radioactive materials (including radioactive drugs or devices) it must be approved by the RSC. Click here for next steps.
Does the research need to be approved by the Radiation Safety Committee (RSC)?
If the study involves the procurement and use of new radioactive materials (including radioactive drugs or devices) it must be approved by the RSC. Click here for next steps.
Does the research include recombinant DNA, infectious agents, and/or human gene transfer/therapy products?
If the study involves any of the above, it must be approved by the Biosafety Committee PRIOR TO approval of the IRB application. Click here for instructions on how to apply and additional study types that may require this approval.
Does the research include recombinant DNA, infectious agents, and/or human gene transfer/therapy products?
If the study involves any of the above, it must be approved by the Biosafety Committee PRIOR TO approval of the IRB application. Click here for instructions on how to apply and additional study types that may require this approval.
Does the study need to be registered on ClinicalTrials.gov?
ClinicalTrials.gov is a public database developed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) that offers up-to-date information for locating federally and privately supported clinical trials for a wide range of diseases and conditions. Click here for a list of studies that require registry and information on how to do so.
Does the study need to be registered on ClinicalTrials.gov?
ClinicalTrials.gov is a public database developed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) that offers up-to-date information for locating federally and privately supported clinical trials for a wide range of diseases and conditions. Click here for a list of studies that require registry and information on how to do so.
Does the study involve seeing patients/subjects in their home?
Contact Health Affairs & Research for next steps.
Does the study involve seeing patients/subjects in their home?
Contact Health Affairs & Research for next steps.
Do you need to know what records you should keep and how long they should be kept?
Review the Records Retention Policy.
Do you need to know what records you should keep and how long they should be kept?
Review the Records Retention Policy.
Do you have questions about financial reporting and compliance? Do you need to update payor or patient billing and/or pricing? Do you need to close an account in SAP?
Contact Research Financial Services.
Do you have questions about financial reporting and compliance? Do you need to update payor or patient billing and/or pricing? Do you need to close an account in SAP?
Contact Research Financial Services.