Human Research & IRB

UPDATE! New Protocol Templates

The IRB now has separate Protocol Templates for Social/Behavioral and Biomedical research, with instructions specific to each discipline. It is strongly recommended that researchers read the instructions in the new templates carefully as the changes are significant. Beginning November 18, 2024, investigators submitting Initial Applications will be required to use the template appropriate for their research.

Student submissions to the IRB

Graduate Student PI Eligibility: All graduate students are eligible to serve as Principal Investigators (PIs) for their research studies. They must have a faculty advisor who will support them during their research. 

Undergraduate Student PI Limitations: Undergraduate students will not be allowed to act as PIs. Instead, they should collaborate with a willing faculty member who will assume the PI role.