IRB - Human Subjects Research
In addition to promoting the acquisition of external support for faculty and staff research and programmatic and creative endeavors, the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) is responsible for ensuring that CMU is fully compliant with a variety of research-related policies and procedures. The increasing complexity of the research process, the requirements of federal and state agencies, and the accountability of university personnel to colleagues, students, the university, and the larger community necessitate that CMU provide its research community with mechanisms that ensure that research is conducted in a manner that is compliant with all governing oversight offices.
To accomplish this goal, ORSP has adopted a software package called IRBNet that is designed to be open to the entire CMU research community and assists in the management and oversight that support IRB, IACUC, and other compliance boards with one unified solution.
- IRBNet will allow for online submission of research proposals involving humans and animals and will create required reporting documents for the oversight and regulatory offices.
- IRBNet is an enterprise-class, hosted toolset that is secure and accessible from anywhere, anytime on any platform. Users need only have an internet connection and a browser, thus making it possible for our off-campus programs to use this system for submission of proposals.
- IRBNet will be available for IRB submissions in Fall 2008 and required for IRB submissions in Spring 2009.
Note: Paper submissions will only be accepted through 2008. As of January 1, 2009, all IRB applications should be submitted through IRBNet. However, researchers are encouraged to begin using IRBNet immediately for purposes of continuity.
IRBNet Instructions for Researchers
Important Information for MSA Students
Important Information for MA in Education Students
Online Training in the Use of Human Subjects
Effective January 1, 2009, all investigators conducting research with human subjects will be required to complete training in the protection of human subjects in research.
CMU has adopted the online training system offered through the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI). CITI offers courses in the responsible conduct of research and can be individualized for specific university needs.
CITI allows for the tracking of individuals who have completed their respective training requirements. Thus, individuals who are required to complete training in human subjects research would complete only the training relevant in this area.
Implications for Research Involving Human Subjects
By the beginning of the 2009 Spring Semester, all investigators conducting research with human subjects must provide evidence of training in human-subjects protection. Completion of CITI training is reported to CMU.
CITI Instructions for Researchers
Support: Please contact Dr Roop Jayaraman at 989-774-1958 or by e-mail at jayar1rc@cmich.edu with any questions regarding the utilization of either IRBNet or CITI.
IRB Committee Information