Who needs to submit an application to the Institutional Review Board?
All Rowan University faculty and staff are planning to conduct research with human subjects must submit an application for approval by the IRB. Some (but not all) sudents who are planning to conduct research with human subjects must submit an application. Students conducting research related to their MASTER’S THESIS or DOCTORAL DISSERTATION must submit an application for IRB approval if their research involves the use of human subjects. Student-conducted research that is conducted solely within the confines of the classroom or within a departmental research participant pool and: is a general requirement of a course, has the sole purpose of developing the student’s research skills, is not intended for presentation or publication outside the classroom, and will be overseen by a faculty member; may not be subject to IRB review. Check with your class instructor for guidance as to whether you must submit your research protocol for IRB review.
