IRB - Application Procedures
All research involving human subjects and which is conducted
under the auspices of Blackburn College by its faculty, staff, or
students is subject to IRB review.
In conformity with Federal Regulations, there are three separate
avenues for review of research involving human subjects:
- Full IRB Review. - Research involving more
than minimal risk to the subject requires review by the full IRB
using current scientific and ethical standards. All research
using children or vulnerable populations requires review by the
full IRB.
- Expedited Review. - Research involving no more
than minimal risk and in which the only involvement of subjects
will be in one or more of the categories defined by Federal
Policy 46.110 requires review by the Chair and selected members
of the IRB.
Follow this link for eligibility.
- Exempt Review. - Research of minimal or no
risk as defined by Federal Policy 46.101b requires review by the
IRB Chair only.
Follow this link for eligibility.
All three of these review protocols use the same
IRB Application
Form. Care should be given to early planning and rigorous
scholarship when preparing an IRB Application. All portions of
the application must be complete.
Applications are accepted on an on-going basis. Allow at least
four weeks for a decision.
Some types of activities are specifically exempt from IRB review.
They include:
- Non-intrusive observation of subjects in public places,
- Data-gathering from class members for classroom purposes
(e.g., class exercises, course evaluations), and
- Needs assessment or evaluation data intended to remain
within the Blackburn community.
Any questions regarding whether a particular study requires IRB
approval should be directed to the current IRB Chair. The IRB Chair
will make final determination.
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