Before you begin research on human subjects . . .
What is the mission of the University of St. Thomas IRB?
In keeping with its distinctive mission as a Catholic university ("to develop morally responsible individuals," Mission Statement) as well as with federal regulations (45 CFR 46), the University of St. Thomas is committed to a policy of safeguarding the dignity, rights, and privacy of all human subjects of scientific research, whether such research is federally funded or not.
The mission of the IRB at the University of St. Thomas is to assist faculty, staff, and student researchers in meeting the highest ethical and professional standards for the use of human subjects in scientific research.
Investigators are reminded that research involving human subjects may not begin prior to review and approval by the Institutional Review Board (IRB), and that it is the responsibility of the researcher to see that all relevant forms, documents, and supporting materials are filed so that IRB review of the research proposal may begin.
Before beginning research, investigators must:
Determine under which
category of review their research falls.
All applicants are required
to complete ONE of these forms:
Exempt Review Form
Expedited Review Form
Full Board Review Form
Consent Form Template
Checklist for ApplicantsPlease note that while the initial category judgment is the investigator's, the IRB may require an investigator to change the project's classification and thus subsequently request a revised application for IRB approval.
You may want to review the
Policy and Procedures manual.
Also, a brochure is available from the
chair of the IRB.