Research

Institutional Review Board

All research using human subjects -- even paper-pencil questionnaires and surveys to collect data inside Tarleton -- must be approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB).  Tarleton State University could suffer serious sanctions, including withdrawal of all federal funding, if the appropriate committee approval is not obtained before research begins.

Tarleton's IRB is registered with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  Completed applications for IRB approval are submitted through the Office of Sponsored Projects.

Institutional Review Board Members

 Committee for Human Subjects

• Eichenberg, George - Chair
• [Little, Bert; Styron, Kent - ex officio]
• Evans, Elaine
• Haynes, Mike
• Herbertson, James (M.D.)
• Kelley, Marie (M.D.)
• Lewis, Sally
• Minix, Dean
• Newby, Bob
• Snider, Dwayne
• Williams, Kelly

Committee for Laboratory Animal Use

• Lambert. Barry – Chair
• [Little, Bert; Styron, Kent - ex officio]
• Hunter, Nancy – Community Rep
• Pfau, Russell
• Pierce, James
• Sanderford, Max
• Sudman, Phil
• Zisk, John

Resources

Required Forms

• Initial Review
• Renewal
• Conflict of Interest

Proposals

The Belmont Report: Ethical Principles and Guidelines for Research

IRB User Guide

• Introduction
• Chapter 1: General Policies
• Chapter 2: Initial Review
• Chapter 3: Informed Consent

IRB Goals and Principles

• Historical Background
• Researcher Responsibilities
• Informed Consent
• Vulnerable Populations