IRB

The Institutional Review Board (IRB) is responsible for the review and monitoring of human subjects research and investigating legitimate concerns in human subjects research.  An IRB is comprised of at least 5 members with varying backgrounds with at least 1 scientist and 1 non scientist.

IRB Protocols and applications are handled on irbnet.org

Information on how to navigate IRBNet can be found in the below Tarleton IRB Guidance & Info Library

What is Human Subjects Research?

It is research involving:

  • Live subjects
  • Identifiable data
  • Private information
  • Bodily materials
Complete Initial Application
Manage IRB Protocol
Complete Online Trainings
IRB References
Research Participation (SONA)
Tarleton IRB Guidance & Info Library

IRB Application

Research project workflow chart with steps from idea to post-approval monitoring.
IRB Application Process
  • Informed consent is a process, not just a form
  • All efforts must be made to protect subject information
  • Consent vs. assent
    • Consent: Able to make the informed decision to participate
    • Assent: Guardian must consent on behalf of subject
  • Selection criteria and study population must be justified when using specific groups
  • Expires annually unless continuing review is requested