Human Research
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The Institutional Review Board (IRB) is in place to ensure that human subjects involved in research are adequately protected and that the institution remains in compliance with the regulation. Prior to the initiation of any research efforts that involve human subjects the IRB review is required.
An IRB Member is assigned as the contact person (DOC) for each unit on campus. This IRB member is available to answer questions and clarify forms and procedures. Researchers should submit IRB applications to their unit's IRB Contact Member, who will initiate the review of the proposal.
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Training
The Office of Human Research Protections (OHRP), under the auspices of the Public Health Service, oversees compliance with the ethical guidelines and regulatory requirements for research involving human subjects. The OHRP has published Educational Materials which may be useful in answering some of the questions that arise when writing a research protocol.
UNCG's IRB accepts certificates of training from three sources. Certificates of completion are available at the end of the tutorial or training session. This certificate must be printed and attached to your IRB application.
- CITI
- Certification Workshop To sign up visit this link: Workshops
- Cornell
- RCR Responsible Conduct of Research (This is for informational purposes only and does not represent the required training certificate)
Policies and Procedures
Please make note of the changes made to the IRB procedures in the Fall of 2007.
- IRB Standard Operating Procedures
- Protection of Human Participants in Research
- FAQ's
- Exemption Request Overview (PDF)
- IRB Determimation Overview (PDF)
- Fifth Year Renewal Procedures (PDF)
- IRB Application Process Flow Chart
- IRB Exempt Process Flow Chart
- IRB Modification Process Flow Chart
- IRB Renewal Process Flow Chart
Forms
IMPORTANT NOTE: Approvals for research are valid for a time period established by the IRB which can't exceed one year. If your research extends beyond one year, the project must be reviewed and renewed before the expiration date and prior to continuation. The IRB is directed by federal guidelines to shut down any and all research using human participants that does not have a current approval.
- IRB Application (DOC)
- Exemption Review Request Application (DOC)
- IRB Determination Form
- Sample Letters of Support - Student (DOC) Faculty (DOC)
- Application to Use Protected Health Information (PHI) in Research : Addresses HIPPA Privacy Rules governing the disclosure of personally identifiable data. (DOC)
- Consent Form Template -Long
- Consent Form Template- Short with Oral Presentation
- Sample Childen's Assent Form
- Sample Flyer
- Research Confidentiality Agreement Form (DOC)
- Application for Modification to an Approved IRB Protocol (DOC)
- IRB Renewal (DOC)
- Adverse Problem (DOC)
- Deceased Individual Research (DOC)
Guidance Documents
The Common Rule (45 CFR 46)
The Belmont Report