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Instutional Review Board on Human Subjects (IRB)
Research involving human subjects, whether conducted by faculty or students, is subject
to review and approval by the University's Institutional Review Board on Human Subjects (IRB).
It is the responsibility of researchers to follow the procedures as outlined in the IRB Policies and
Procedures Manual.
All forms must be submitted to: Office of Research Compliance,
Division of Research and Economic Development, 70 Lower College Road
Please allow sufficient time for the process of review.
For more information call: (401) 874-4328
IRB Policies and Procedures Manual
IRB Meeting Schedule and Deadlines
Human Subject Research Training
Responsible Conduct of Research with Human Subjects
On October 1, 2000 the National Institutes of Health (NIH) instituted policy requiring education and training on the responsible conduct of research involving human subjects for all key personnel on any NIH funded project. The University of Rhode Island's Assurance with the DHHS requires that any research involving human subjects be guided by similar principles and regulations. Researchers are required to submit documentation of the education requirement, completed within the last three years, to the Division of Research and Economic Development, Compliance Division.
History of Federal Regulations
Related Links and Resources
DHHS Office of Human Research Protections
Certificate of Confidentiality
Code of Federal Regulations for research involving human subjects (45 CFR 46)
HIPAA Privacy Rule
NIH Office of Human Research Protection
NIH Inclusion of Children in Research
NIH Inclusion of Women and Minorities
OHRP Informed Consent FAQ's
US FDA Code of Regulations for research involving human subjects (21 CFR 50,56)
