Externally Affiliated Institutions
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.
Requirements for Non-Mercer Investigators
Faculty and students NOT associated with Mercer University or any of her externally affiliated institutions seeking to conduct research involving Mercer's students, faculty, staff, or facilities MUST submit the appropriate Mercer University protocol application forms and have a Mercer Faculty Member serving as a Faculty Sponsor for the research project.
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
Ava Chambliss-Richardson, Ph.D., CIP, CIM
Director of Research Compliance
Email: ORC_Research@Mercer.edu
Phone: (478) 301-4101
Fax: (478) 301-2329