1. Determine if you need to apply to the IRB

  • Determination of Human Subjects Research
  • 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
  • Research in Education