Institutional Review Board

Investigator Guidelines for Research that Includes Human Subjects

The information on this webpage is intended as guidelines only.

Please refer to the USM Policy and Procedure for Human Subjects Research or the Student Handbook on Human Subject Research for more current information.

I. Where Do I Begin?

II. What is the Process of IRB Review?

A. IRB Review

1. Request for Exemption
2. Expedited Review
3. Full Board Review

B. Continuing Review
C. Changes After IRB Approval
D. Withdrawal or Completion of Research
E. Report of Unforeseen and Adverse Events

III. Guidelines for Student Research

A. Student Research that may be Eligible for Exemption from IRB Review
B. Student Research that Requires IRB Review
C. Note to Instructors

IV. Definitions

V. Guidelines for IRB Protocol Summary

VI. Guidelines for Informed Consent Procedure

A. Legally Effective Informed Consent
B. Required Elements of Informed Consent
C. Tips for Informed Consent Documentation
D. Examples of Informed Consent Documents

VII. Additional Information

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2009 IRB Meeting Schedule Nov. 17, 2009 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Ice Arena Alumni Room Gorham Campus Dec. 9, 2009 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM 423/424 Glickman Portland Campus
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University of Southern Maine

Institutional Review Board

Investigator Guidelines for Research that Includes Human Subjects

The information on this webpage is intended as guidelines only.

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