FAQ

Q. OK, my research project uses humans so it will need to be reviewed by the UCAIHS.  How do I start?

A. There are several steps.

1. Take the tutorial.

In addition to being required for everyone who does human subjects research it will answer many of your basic questions.

2. Go to the Human Subjects Form page and download:

• The application form
• The consent form generator
• The consent form guidance
• The application checklist

3. After reading the instructions on the application and the guidances, and checking this website for other FAQs that might apply, write an abstract containing the purpose of the study, who the study population is and how you plan to make contact with the subjects.  Then contact the human subjects office (email address) or 212-998-4808 after sending your abstract for them to review.  While it is not REQUIRED, many problems encountered by first time researchers can be avoided with a little help from the UCAIHS staff.

Please note:  If you want or need help from the UCAIHS staff, you should be contacting them at least two weeks ahead of the application deadline.