Student Research Involving Human Participants

Students engaging in research that involves the use of human participants are required to provide IRB-related approval as a component of their grant application. Please be aware that this process can take a month or longer, so students should plan accordingly. Students should work with their faculty project advisor and departmental IRB designate to complete the process. Associate Dean Lisa Ferrari can also answer questions related to IRB approval.

• What type of review do I need?
  Depending on the level of risk and type of participant, research studies are classified as needing full, expedited, or exempt review. Click here for a checklist to determine the type of review your study will require.
• Preparing for IRB review
  Investigator Checklist
• Application Form
  IRB Application
• IRB Follow-up
  When your research is completed, please fill-out this form and send to IRB, CMB #1020.

For IRB committee information as well as meeting dates, please see the Institutional Review Board web page.

For more information see Institutional Review Board (IRB) for the Protection of Human Subjects: Principles and Procedures Governing the Use of Human Subjects in Research.