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Institutional Review Board (IRB) Guidelines

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Do I need INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD (IRB) approval for my research project?

1. Complete CITI Training, including the Human Subjects Research module!

2. Discuss IRB approval with your faculty mentor!

• If you are planning to conduct research that involves human subjects, you must seek IRB approval prior to data collection.
  Examples of research with human subjects:

➢ Conducting interviews
➢ Administering surveys
➢ Analyzing identifiable, private information (e.g. medical records)
➢ Observing behavior (e.g. of students, children, teachers)

• If you and/or your mentor are not sure whether your research project requires IRB approval, contact irbFREEMississippi for clarification.

 

How do I apply for IRB approval?

Visit the ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Miss IRB page for more information.

 

How long does it usually take the IRB to review and approve my application?

Usually, the IRB will need approximately a month to review your application once it has been approved by the School Director (workflow: researcher submits âž” school director approves âž” IRB reviews and makes decision); if changes are needed and/or additional information is requested, the review process will take longer.

• It is imperative that you initiate the application process as soon as you have developed your research protocol and have obtained approval from your faculty mentor.
• You should ensure that you provide the IRB with all requested information and address all concerns. It pays to prepare a thorough application!
• Beginning to collect data BEFORE IRB approval has been granted is a violation of federal law and may prevent approval of your research project.

 

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