Research Requirements
Grow, develop, discover
Research is a vital part of your graduate experience. Opportunities to work in the
field, complete a thesis or write a seminar paper will help refine your critical thinking
skills and prepare you for lifetime success in your field.
Get more information on how to submit your thesis or dissertation for Graduate College
review.
Information about completing a degree with a seminar or degree paper.
Get tips for selecting and working with your faculty mentor.
Research Training and Compliance
Missouri State University requires that all research conducted by students, faculty, and/or staff adhere to our research compliance requirements. Please see the following compliance guidelines:
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Animal Research: Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC)
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Human Subjects Research: Institutional Review Board (IRB)
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA): Information for research involving private health data
- Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC): Information for research involving recombinant DNA techniques and other biohazards
- Radiation Safety Committee (RSC): Information for research involving isotopes, depleted isotopes, or x-ray radiation
- Conflict of Interest (COI): Information for researchers pursuing external funding
- Responsible Conduct in Research (RCR): Required training to promote research integrity, ethical conduct in research, and to comply with federal requirements
- Export Control: Information regarding export control regulations related to research