Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Persons conducting research involving human subjects have an ethical as well as professional obligation to ensure the safety, protection, and rights of participants.
The IRB committee is responsible for reviewing any research and related activities involving humans as subjects proposed by any member (full-time or part-time) of the USI faculty, staff, or student body.
Existing data that has already been collected for either research or non-research purposes can be used in IRB protocols but is subject to the regulations in 45 CFR 46. All investigators should complete an application and submit it for review
The IRB Committee is additionally responsible for determining any violation of research activities, risk to human subjects, and compliance with federal regulations.
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Please note: An application will not be forwarded for review until all required electronic elements are received via IRBNet.