What if the researcher is a consultant?
University IRB review is required unless the researcher has a strict consulting relationship in which: • the researcher is hired on his or her own time, • the researcher holds no rights in the work, and • neither the researcher nor the University retains any data. All three of these criteria must be met, or the IRB will need to review the project. If you have questions, then call the IRB at 612-626-5654.
