Hemp Research
The 2018 Farm Bill defines Hemp as “the plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of that plant, including the seeds thereof and all derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts and salts of isomers, whether growing or not, with a delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis.” (7 U.S.C. § 1639o(1)). While Hemp is no longer classified as a Controlled Substance by the federal government, research with Hemp and Hemp-derived products is still highly regulated.
Hemp cultivation on campus is regulated by the Colorado Department of Agriculture. The University has registered a number of spaces throughout the campus for Hemp cultivation reserach. If you are interested in working with Hemp cultivation, please contact Tom Heddleston (303-492-0770) to learn about the specific requirements and to get started.
The University also supports research with Hemp or Hemp-derived products. The process for conducting this type of research has recently been streamlined. A link to the application for such research can be found below or at this link. For additional information please or with questions, please contact Tom Heddleston (303-492-0770).
Regulations concerning research involving Hemp and Hemp-derived products are particularly complex. Please see the CU Boulder Guidance document and contact Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Integrity Jon Reuter (303-735-5809) or Regulatory Compliance Associate Tom Heddleston (303-492-0770) with questions.
Resources for Researchers working with Hemp/CBD
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Marijuana Research
There are currently only two ways to conduct approved Marijuana research at CU Boulder: Human Observational Marijuana Research and Marijuana Research under a DEA Schedule 1 License.
Human Observational Marijuana Research
Marijuana Research under a DEA Schedule 1 License
Regulations concerning research involving marijuana are particularly complex. Please see the CU Boulder Guidance document and contact Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Integrity Jon Reuter (303-735-5809) or Regulatory Compliance Associate Tom Heddleston (303-492-0770) with questions.
Resources for Researchers working with Marijuana
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