Research is an integral part of graduate student training. The Graduate School promotes high ethical standards among graduate students engaged in research activities and supports faculty in their efforts to educate students in the responsible conduct of research. Responsible research involves establishing an environment that fosters open communications, promotes best practices, and establishes a culture of integrity and scholarship. Information on human subjects; animal welfare; conflicts of interest; data acquisition, management, sharing and ownership; and publication practices and responsible authorship provide guidance to graduate students as they learn to become responsible researchers. This section of the policies and procedures manual provides an overview of links to policies, procedures, and resources that graduate students should access to be responsible researchers at WSU.
A. Research Conduct
All graduate students must complete the Responsible Conduct of Research training.
B. Grants to Graduate Students
The WSU Policy Statement for graduate students seeking support from foundations, federal agencies, or other sources outside the university may be found here .
C. Patents and Copyrights
Learn about graduate student contributions to research.
D. Animal Subjects and Approval
All reseach on animals must remain in compliance.
E. Research Involving Human Subjects
All research involving human subjects must be approved.
F. Research Involving the Use of Biohazards
Access numerous sites regarding biosafety in research.
G. Research Involving the Use of Hazardous Chemicals
Information regarding the use of hazardous chemicals (i.e. chemicals that may be carcinogens, teratogens, mutagens, flammable, corrosive, explosive, etc.) in research may be obtained at the web site of the Environmental Health and Safety, Laboratory Safety.