What research does the Federalwide Assurance (FWA) cover?
The FWA covers all non-exempt human subjects research at the submitting institution that is HHS-conducted or -supported or funded by any other federal department or agency that has adopted the Common Rule and relies upon the FWA. It is not project specific. Domestic institutions may voluntarily extend their FWA to cover all human subjects research at the submitting institution regardless of the source of support for the particular research activity.
