Working with minors and non-FAU students
The Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry (OURI) has compiled resources to assist faculty who are interested in engaging students under the age of 18 in research experiences.
Whenever possible, OURI recommends that minors enroll in Directed Independent Research (DIR) credit under the supervision of a faculty mentor. This approach can help streamline the process of involving minors in research activities. Faculty should follow their department's standard procedures for DIR enrollment.
If a minor will be working in a research environment, faculty must follow Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) requirements and submit the appropriate documentation:
Depending on the student's role, additional requirements may apply:
- Is the student receiving course credit or financial compensation for their work?
-
Paid Student Researchers
If the student will be compensated for their research work, follow Human Resources student employment procedures: https://www.fau.edu/hr/student-employment/ -
Volunteer Student Researchers
If the student will participate as a volunteer rather than enrolling in DIR credit, review and comply with FAU's volunteer policies: https://www.fau.edu/lead-and-serve/volunteer/policies/
-
Paid Student Researchers
For the most current university policies and requirements related to minors in research, please refer to: https://faupub.cfmnetwork.com/PublicPageViewText.aspx?id=351
Environmental Health and Safety Minors in the Lab Proposal
Faculty must:
- At least 2 weeks before the start date of the research project, a Minors in the Lab Proposal must be submitted to EH&S for approval. Ensure that the student and their guardian(s) complete the Parental Informed Consent and Permission Submit the documents to ehs@fau.edu.
- If the student will be working with animals, review the IACUC Policy and Procedure for Children in Animal Facilities
- Have the student complete the appropriate workplace trainings as necessary and advised by EH&S