University Committee on Activities involving Human Subjects
Welcome to the University Committee on Activities Involving Human Subjects (UCAIHS) website! The site has been designed to help you:- Determine if your work must be reviewed and approved by the UCAIHS;
- Understand federal regulations and NYU policies concerning human subjects in research;
- Prepare an application for review and approval to the UCAIHS;
- Respond to any concerns or requested revisions the UCAIHS may request after the initial review.
At New York University, all research involving human subjects (funded or not funded) must be reviewed and approved by the University's Institutional Review Board (IRB) before being carried out. The UCAIHS, which serves as NYU's IRB for the Washington Square units of the University, is authorized to review and approve research involving human subjects through an agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Human Research Protections called a Federal Wide Assurance.
See the section on How to Apply to get started with the application process, including whether your proposed work requires UCAIHS review and approval.
Investigators should keep in mind that it is NYU policy that all applicants (and faculty sponsors) to the UCAIHS must take the Human Subjects Tutorial and pass the Certification Exam in order for the UCAIHS to review their application.
Please contact us if you need help or have any questions.
FAQs
- I am the faculty sponsor of a student doing research involving human subjects. Why do I need to take the tutorial?
- How do I decide whether my study involves human subjects?
- Research using Students/Employees
- I am doing research in my classroom. Can I use Category 1 exempt status?
- Sample consent forms
When to submit
What to submit
New Starting October 13, 2009 Drop-In Consultation Available:
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Human Subjects Seminar Series presented by Dr. McCutcheon
The Office of the University Committee on Activities Involving Human Subjects continues its seminar series on the responsibilities of researchers, faculty sponsors and NYU for the protection of human subjects in research. The seminars are open to anyone with an interest in research involving human subjects, and should be of special interest to persons currently conducting research with humans or that are planning to conduct research with humans. Issues discussed at these seminars are relevant to all NYU Faculty, students and administrators that are involved in the research process. For seminars and dates for Spring 2010 click here.