Human Subjects Research
This research involves a living individual about whom an investigator (whether professional or student) conducting research obtains: (1) data through intervention or interaction with the individual or (2) identifiable private information.
Human Subjects Office (HSO)
The compliance office within the Office of Research is charged with supporting the institutions IRB and performing all administrative work related to IRB protocol approval.
Human Subjects (Research Participant) Payment
Any form of direct or indirect inducement offered or received in exchange for enrolling individuals in human subjects research that is paid as reimbursement in excess of the reasonable cost of utilizing human subjects.
Human Subject (Respondent)
A living individual about whom an investigator (whether professional or student) conducting research obtains: (1) data through intervention or interaction with the individual or (2) identifiable private information.
Honoraria
A payment to a non-employee of UGA in recognition of acts, awards, or fees and/or expenses for services rendered to the University. The amount paid is normally well below the market rate the person’s services would command.