Faculty ResearchersPrincipal investigators conducting research involving the use of human participants have the primary responsibility for assuring the protection of the rights and welfare of the individuals involved. This responsibility is shared by any other co-investigators engaged in the conduct of the research.
It is the responsibility of the principal investigators to inform themselves about the requirements of the review process and to present the material in good order to the IRB for review. Investigators must address all IRB required changes or revisions, and receive an IRB approval letter/number, prior to engaging in any research activities or pilot studies.
The IRB requires that all investigators complete a training in ethical research. The NIH offers an on-line tutorial training on this subject.
The IRB will determine whether or not the research meets St. Ambrose University policy guidelines. Projects are approved for a one (1) year period. Researchers are required to submit a status report either upon completion of a project, or within one year of approval, whichever comes first. Ongoing projects require annual submission of a status report.
The Board usually meets twice a month during the fall and spring semesters, plus one meeting during the summer. Proposals for review should be submitted electronically to the IRB Chair at least two weeks prior to the meeting date. See the Institutional Research Board Meeting Dates page for more details.
Primary responsibility for assuring protection of the rights and welfare of the individuals involved in research rests with the principal investigators conducting research involving the use of human participants. This responsibility is shared by others engaged in the conduct of the research. Faculty or staff who assign or supervise research conducted by students have an obligation to consider carefully whether those students are qualified to safeguard adequately the rights and welfare of participants.
If a faculty is requiring student research, be aware that SAU students engaging in research involving human participants must:
It is the responsibility of the principal investigators and faculty sponsors to inform themselves about the requirements of the review process and to present the material in good order. The IRB requires that all investigators complete a training in ethical research. The following link is an on-line tutorial training on this subject. http://phrp.nihtraining.com/users/login.php
The IRB will determine whether or not the research meets St. Ambrose University policy guidelines. Projects are approved for a one (1) year period. Researchers are required to submit a status report either upon completion of a project, or within one year of approval, whichever comes first. Ongoing projects require annual submission of a status report.
The Board usually meets twice a month during the fall and spring semesters, plus one meeting during the summer. Proposals for review should be submitted electronically to the IRB Chair at least two weeks prior to the meeting date. See the Institutional Research Board Meeting Dates page for more details.
More questions: Refer to our Frequently Asked Questions or contact the IRB Chair.
Refer to the FAQ or contact the IRB Chair.
