Research Integrity

Georgia Southern University is committed to maintaining the highest standards of research integrity and compliance. Our programs support faculty, staff, and students in ensuring ethical research practices across all disciplines.

Committees

Institutional Review Board (IRB)

Protecting human subjects in research.

Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC)

Ensuring ethical treatment of animals in research.

Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)

Oversight of biological safety and compliance.

Financial Conflict of Interest (FCOI)

Managing conflicts of interest in sponsored research.

Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)

Required training for students and faculty.

Research Security & Export Control (RSEC)

Guidance on international research and data security.

Contact Us

Director, Reasearch Integrity

Eleanor Haynes
Phone: (912) 478-0843
ehaynes@georgiasouthern.edu

Research Compliance

Shelley Salter
Research Compliance Manager
Phone: (912) 478-3022
ssalter@georgiasouthern.edu

Olivia Sheppard
Research Compliance Specialist
Phone: (912) 478-8549
osheppard@georgiasouthern.edu

Research Security & Export Control

Dr. Janny Crespo-Grow
Director of Research Security and Export Control
Emailjcrespogrow@georgiasouthern.edu

Contact Information

Veazey Hall, Suite 3000
Phone: 912-478-5465
Fax: 912-478-0719
Emailirb@georgiasouthern.edu

Mailing Address

Research Integrity
Georgia Southern University
P.O. Box 8005
Statesboro, GA 30460-8005

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