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    •  Getting Started
    • Sample consent forms
    • How do I decide whether my study involves human subjects?
    • OK, my research project uses humans so it will need to be reviewed by the UCAIHS. How do I start?
    • Do all projects require the same review process?
    • My research does not require contacting people because I want to use existing/archived material, (including biological specimens). Do I need IRB approval?
    • OK, I need to fill out a full application. What else do I need besides the application?
    • I have examples of application forms and consent forms from previous members of my laboratory/classroom. Can I use these as guidance?
    • If there is one thing that is the most important part to get right what would it be?
    •  Specific Questions
    • I am the faculty sponsor of a student doing research involving human subjects. Why do I need to take the tutorial?
    • I want to have my undergraduate students conduct a research project to fulfill a class requirement. Do I need to fill out an IRB application?
    • Research using Students/Employees
    • My subject is in prison! What do I do?
    • I am doing research in my classroom. Can I use Category 1 exempt status?
    • Definitions of Risk
    • Blanket Applications
    • Progress Report
  • How To Apply
  • Human Subjects Tutorial
  • Forms & Guidance
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FAQs

Getting Started

  • Sample consent forms
  • How do I decide whether my study involves human subjects?
  • OK, my research project uses humans so it will need to be reviewed by the UCAIHS. How do I start?
  • Do all projects require the same review process?
  • My research does not require contacting people because I want to use existing/archived material, (including biological specimens). Do I need IRB approval?
  • OK, I need to fill out a full application. What else do I need besides the application?
  • I have examples of application forms and consent forms from previous members of my laboratory/classroom. Can I use these as guidance?
  • If there is one thing that is the most important part to get right what would it be?

Specific Questions

  • I am the faculty sponsor of a student doing research involving human subjects. Why do I need to take the tutorial?
  • I want to have my undergraduate students conduct a research project to fulfill a class requirement. Do I need to fill out an IRB application?
  • Research using Students/Employees
  • My subject is in prison! What do I do?
  • I am doing research in my classroom. Can I use Category 1 exempt status?
  • Definitions of Risk
  • Blanket Applications
  • Progress Report

News

  • The UCAIHS is Moving to 665 Broadway on February 19, 2008!
  • IRB Seminar Series presented by Dr. McCutcheon

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

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