FAQs
Q. My research does not require contacting people because I want to use existing/archived material, (including biological specimens). Do I need IRB approval?
A. Maybe. If the material you plan to use was obtained from persons that are most likely still living, then you may need IRB approval. However, if you are using an existing data set, public use data or de-identified data, there is a separate application checklist you should complete. See the IRB website, for a description of qualifying data and complete the Not Human Subjects Checklist. If you have questions, contact the human subjects office at ask.humansubjects@nyu.edu.
If your research involves data and biological specimens, and is being conducted in the Colleges of Dentistry or Nursing, contact Jane McCutcheon (jane.mccutcheon@nyu.edu) for further assistance.
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.