The Institutional Review Board (IRB) is a campus-wide committee that ensures the rights of human subjects are adequately protected in research projects. The IRB reviews all projects involving human subjects, as required by both Carroll University policy and the Federal Government.

To submit an application to the IRB please download the appropriate application form(s). Save them and e-mail with all supporting documentation to irb@carrollu.edu.

Application Resources

Forms (Request for Exemption Determination, Application, Assent, Consent, Continuing Review, Request for Modification, Site Approval Letter)

Guides (Exemption Determination - Form Guide, Class/Student Project - Instructor Guide)

45 CFR 46.111 Criteria for IRB approval of research (This is what the IRB uses to review elements of human subjects applications.)

Application/Form Help (Tips to avoid common pitfalls)

Who can be the principal investigator (PI) on student researh?

Principal Investigator (PI) on student research (applies to both human and animal subject research)
The Carroll University IRB requires all principal investigators to be full-time employees of Carroll University.

Refer to the "Principal Investigator Policy" found on the Policies and Procedures page.

What training is required for IRB submittal?

Before conducting research at Carroll, the researcher must complete CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative) training. There are separate programs for human and animal research.

Refer to CITI training

What are the different IRB Levels of Review?

Information on the different types of review classifications your project or study may receive.

Human Subjects Research

Do Class/Student projects need IRB review?
Please read the "Class/Student Project Policy" found on the Policies and Procedures page.
Responsibility of Faulty PIs of student research.
Faculty PI's assurance can be read on the IRB Application for Human Subjects found on the Forms page.

General Information

IRB Structure and Functions, Responsibilities of the IRB, Composition of the IRB, Operation of the IRB, IRB Meetings and Deadlines

Definitions

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Do I need approval from the IRB?
How long does review take?
How long is the approval for?
Do I need any special training to use human participants/animal subjects in research?
Do I need approval for recording a participant?
What are the types of risks?
What if I don't get IRB approval?
I'm conducting all or part of my research off-site (at a non-Carroll site). Should I apply for project approval through the other site's IRB and the Carroll IRB?
My protocol was approved, but now I want to modify it. How do I do that?
I'm not applying for funding for my research. Do I still have to go through IRB?

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