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What is the IRB?
The purpose of IRB oversight of research is to assure the protection of the research participants, the researcher, and the university. The research community has a responsibility to ensure that the treatment of human participants in research meets the highest ethical standard.
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Why complete an IRB application and review?
If the proposed research activity involves human participants and may contribute (e.g., through publication, presentation, or dissemination outside the WOU community) to "generalizable knowledge", then the activity will require review and approval by the WOU Institutional Review Board before any recruitment or research involving human participants may begin. IRB review and approval is required for ALL research projects involving human participants, regardless of the source of funding for the project or the level of risk posed to participants.
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Are you ready for the IRB application?
New research projects need to complete the IRB Application.
Completed applications are submitted to the IRB Chair to begin the approval process.
Exempt and Expedited Submit 1 original and 2 copies. Applications are reviewed by at least two IRB members. Allow two weeks for review.
Full Board Submit 1 original and 7 copies. Applications are reviewed by all members of the IRB. Allow one month for review.
Click here to see the IRB Initial Review form in Word or PDF format.
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The IRB Process
1. Do I Need to File?
2. NIH Training
3. Level of Review
4. IRB Application
5. Continuing/ Renewal Policy
News and Events
Announcing new grant proposals at WOU!
IRB Meeting Minutes
For more information or assistance, contact Dr. Christina Reagle,
Institutional Review Board,
Todd Hall #236, (503) 838-8871.
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