Do projects conducted by NPS students need IRB approval?
It depends on whether the student project is intended to be an education exercise or a project that truly fits the definition of research with human subjects as described above. NPS considers thesis and dissertation work to meet the definition of “research”, requiring IRB review and approval if it involves human subjects. For further guidance in determining whether your project is research with human subjects, please contact the IRB Chair (IRB@nps.edu). Please note that students may not be the principal investigator (PI) on research projects submitted to the IRB.
