Most Commitment to Change projects will not require IRB full review, and many might not require expedited review. As of August 2016, the UA IRB has a third category, non-research, which does not trigger any formal review by staff or the UA IRB committee. To determine whether the project is subject to review by IRB, the project investigator completes a project determination form (download from the UA IRB website), and the designated person in the faculty member's department reviews the determination to be sure it has been completed accurately. If there is any question as to whether UA IRB should conduct either an expedited or full review of the project application, then the project investigator should contact IRB.
As part of the process of faculty development and learning how to conduct education studies, all Education Scholars participants will complete an IRB Project Application form and training, either through an IRB workshop or with IRB-approved learning modules. The Director of Human Subjects Protection Program will be consulted on questions of review or other requirements for guidance on compliance with UA policy and procedures. Often, scholars have questions about whether signed consent is required. The HSPP director can address such questions.
In short, this program utilizes the project application process functions as a tool to guide participants in designing their research projects.
Project Investigator Training
All Education Scholars complete CITI training in human subjects and social and behavioral sciences research, conflict of interest, and any other training required by the University of Arizona Office for the Responsible Conduct of Research (UA RCR).
More Info about IRB
For more information please go to the UA ORCR's Human Subjects Protection Program.
- Contact IRB Human Subjects Research program
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