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RSJ Community Institutional Review Board (IRB)

We’re here to make the IRB process easier to understand. In this section, you’ll find clear explanations of the basics, along with our specific guidelines to help you every step of the way.

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What is an Institutional Review Board?

An institutional review board is an administrative body within an institution or community whose responsibility is to protect the rights and welfare of human "subjects'' ie. participants in research.

The first federally recognized RSJ Community IRB, our IRB will develop the capacity of members of the RJ community to develop, conduct, and engage in the research process (be it as primary researchers/investigators or in collaboration with traditional research partners).

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IRB Responsibilities

Protecting People

To ensure that research participants are treated ethically, and responsibly, and that their privacy rights are protected.

Setting Standards

To set the standards for and monitoring research involving human participants.

Ongoing Oversight

Review research (before initiation) and conduct periodic reviews of research studies under their jurisdiction.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about the process

Who can submit to an IRB?

Anyone can submit to an IRB. Although, there are plenty of questions you may need to answer prior to submitting your desired research.

How long does it take to be approved?

We have a standard time of year where your research will need to be submitted. Click here to review our schedule and timeline.

What is the difference between community research board and federally recognized IRB?

Community IRBs evaluate research based on study type, population, benefits, and risks. They adapt to NIH's single IRB mandate. Federally recognized IRBs oversee human participants in research. They protect participants by mitigating risks to physical, psychological, confidentiality, privacy, and autonomy.

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