Research for Students

 Research for Students

Below are questions about the IRB submission process. Click on the question to see the answer.

Who

• Who is the IRB?
• Who has to go through the IRB?
• Who do I contact about my study?
• Who do I list as the PI for my study?

What

• What is the IRB's function/purpose?
• What documents are required?
• What is the review process?
• What does exempt, expedited, and full board mean?
• What is the difference between the Protocol and the RRSF?
• What if I have to travel/leave the country for my research?

When

• When should I submit my study?
• When should I expect my study to be approved?
• When do I need translated documents?
• When does my study require a review by the Full Board?
• When are the Board Meetings?

Where

• Where do I submit my materials?
• Where is the IRB Office located?
• Where does my study go after I submit it to the IRB?

Why

• Why is my study considered Not Human Subject Research?
• Why do I have to submit to the IRB?
• Why am I given an IRB number?

How

• How does the IRB review a study?
• How do I contact the IRB?