Mercer University is in agreement with several externally affiliated institutions for conducting medical research involving human subjects. The Reliance Agreements typically recognized by our closest externally affiliated institutions are summarized below. Follow the links to each collaborative institution or select them from the navigation bar for more information on conducting joint protocol research with Mercer University and these outside institutions.

Atrium Health (Navicent) 

Requirements for Non-Mercer Investigators

Faculty and students NOT associated with Mercer University or any externally affiliated institution seeking to conduct research involving Mercer's students, faculty, or staff, or MUST contact the Office of the Provost. The provost is Dr. Lisa Lundquist.

https://provost.mercer.edu/about/administration-and-staff/

 

Piedmont Health (Atlanta) requires an IAA and the completion of Piedmont Health's required research documents

Memorial Health University Medical Center (Savannah) requires the completion of a Mercer University application

Emory and Grady Memorial Hospital (Atlanta) requires an IAA and an Emory University eIRB project submission

Piedmont Macon Medical Centers (Macon) requires the completion of a Mercer University application and, if applicable, a Piedmont Macon study application

St. Francis Hospital (Columbus) requires an IAA and an Emory University eIRB project submission

Piedmont Columbus Regional Hospital (Columbus) requires an IAA and the completion of Piedmont Health's required research documents

 

Mercer IAA Form Download: IAA Form (Word Document)

For more information on conducting collaborative research with other external institutions, please contact