Human Subjects in Research - IRB
Institutional Review Board (IRB)
An Institutional Review Board (IRB) is a committee whose primary responsibility is to protect the rights and welfare of human research participants. The IRB reviews research studies to ensure that these studies are ethical and protect the rights of the donors and participants. The committee also reviews research protocols and consent forms to determine compliance with all relevant regulations. There is no limit to the time and energy an IRB could spend on protocol review, research monitoring, continuing education and the process of informed consent.
IRB Resources
- IRB Regulations, Policy, and Guidance | HHS
- IRB Application Form
- Access CITI Research Participants Ethics Training Information
- Informed Consent template for face-to-face or online data collection
- Update an Existing Research Project
- Risk Mitigation Plan
- COVID 19 Human Subjects Research Restrictions
- Frequently Asked Questions
- IRB Committee
For Institutional Collaborations
For Collaborative proposals with other institutions, please note the following UT System IRB Reciprocity Agreements:
- Master IRB Reciprocity Agreement
- Revised Appendix C Toolkit UT Intent to Rely Form Final Revs 4.19.2016