Research-IRB

//Post information and forms necessary for receiving approval to conduct a study at MSU here.//

In order to conduct a study, you'll need to obtain approval from MSU's Institutional Review Board (IRB), signed informed consent forms from each participant, and if you are conducting a study in a school, approval from the school district's research office.

=IRB (UCRIHS)=

1) Determine into which [|review category] your study falls

2) Check [|meeting dates] - You'll have to submit your materials by the deadline in order for them to be reviewed by the next meeting date.

3) Complete the [|training module] - Scroll down until you see “Initial Educational Requirement,” then click on the link that says “IRB Tutorial.” Follow the prompts and be prepared for a short little “quiz” at the end. It will probably take you 20-30 minutes to complete.

4) Download and complete the [|forms] (The "Initial Application Reference Form" will show you what the application looks like and what info. you need to collect prior to entering it into the online form.)

5) Enter the information into the [|online application system] (Be prepared to attach consent forms and data collection instruments)

6) Print the cover sheet, have the faculty member who will be supervising your research complete it, and fax it to the IRB office

7) Wait to receive approval via U.S. Mail before beginning your study

8) Submit a [|request for revision form] if you decide that you want to make any changes to your study after it has been approved


 * Other Forms -** All other forms you might need can be found here: http://www.humanresearch.msu.edu/forms.html

For more information on federal regulations and requirements, visit the [|Department of Health & Human Services Guidance Topics] page.

Back to Research Resources

media type="custom" key="273791"