Undergraduate Student (Classroom) Research
Q. 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?
A. There are three methods to deal with undergraduate student (classroom) research.
- If the data will not be used outside the classroom ,e.g., an in-class presentation is the only time the data will be presented, then no IRB oversight is needed;
- If the data may be used for other purposes (a dissertation, preliminary data for a grant, presentation outside the classroom) and the projects are minimal risk then there are two options for the faculty member to file “blanket” applications;
- If the data may be used for other purposes (a dissertation, preliminary data for a grant, presentation outside the classroom) and the project is more than minimal risk, a full application must be prepared and the faculty must show how risks to the research subject will be minimized and demonstrate plans for close oversight of the research. Because it is the responsibility of the IRB committee to document the qualifications of the researcher to perform the research, for undergraduates the committee may require additional information on the student from the faculty sponsor.
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.