FAQs
Q. My subject is in prison! What do I do?
A. Research planned on non-prison populations can be continued if a subject becomes incarcerated, if the following conditions are met:The IRB is notified within 72 business hours of the investigator becoming aware that a subject is incarcerated. Notification by email, followed by a signed hard copy is acceptable. Data collection must cease; the investigator may request that data collection continue and provide justification that it is in the best interest of the prisoner for the research to continue. (This will primarily be confined to interventional research). If granted, then data collection may continue during the period while the amendment is processed. This request should be made to the IRB.
An amendment is filed that includes an additional consent form with the necessary language to reflect the altered conditions (see link). Board review of the amendment is a full board review with the specially constituted board. No data collection may occur until the full board has approved the project.TIMELINE: Because prisoner research requires a prisoner advocate, a minimum of two months should be allowed for research review. Please contact UCAIHS when submitting a new or amended proposal so that the representative can be scheduled into a meeting as soon as possible.
The UCAIHS will notify the principal investigator of soonest review date possible.For the full guidance on prisoner research visit Prisoner Guidance
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
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Fall 2009 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. Seminars are held at 4pm on the third Thursday of each month at 665 Broadway, Suite 801Conference Room (Office of Sponsored Programs).
IRB Made Easy - September 17th
Classroom based research, using students as subjects - October 22nd
Defining minimal risk in Social, Educational and Behavioral Research - November 19th
Please RSVP the Office of the University Committee on Activities Involving Human Subjects at ask.humansubjects@nyu.edu if you plan to attend a specific seminar or all.