FAQs
Q. Do all projects require the same review process?
A. NO! There are three categories of review.
1) Projects that are minimal risk on non-protected
populations that fit certain narrow categories of research may be eligible for exempt review. For further information on
exemption review categories see
http://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/humansubjects/guidance/45cfr46.htm#46.101.
2) Projects that do not meet the criteria for exempt review but are also minimal risk research on non-protected
populations may be eligible for
expedited review. For a list of expedited review categories see
http://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/humansubjects/guidance/expedited98.htm.
3) Projects that are more than minimal risk and/or on vulnerable/protected populations are not eligible for either expedited or exempt review and require a full board review. For further information on more than minimal risk, including examples see Convened/Full Board Review. If you are using vulnerable/protected populations there may be additional review requirements:
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.