Human Research Protection Program

How to Obtain IRB Approval Step-by-Step

1. Determine if you need to apply to the IRB

• Determination of Human Subjects Research
• Existing Public Use Datasets
• Exempt Research Requires an IRB Determination

2. Determine if you are eligible to be Principal Investigator

• Eligibility to Serve as Principal Investigator for Research Involving Human Subjects

3. Take Required Training

• Education Policy for Conducting Human Subjects Research
• CITI Training – Completion required prior to IRB approval
• Workshops – Completion recommended prior to IRB submission
• HIPAA Privacy – Completion recommended prior to IRB submission if accessing private health information.

4. Know Your Responsibilities

• Researcher Responsibilities

5. Determine which type of IRB review applies to your research

• Exempt Research
• Application Forms
• Expedited Review
• Full Review Submission Deadlines
• Full Review

6. Issues to consider when planning your research

• Compensation for Research Participation
• Guidelines to Determine Eligibility for Category 1 Exemption