There is a considerable amount of activity conducted by students under the direction of faculty that does not constitute human subjects research and thus does not fall under the purview of the Human Subjects Review Board.

To assist students and faculty in determining whether or not their activity constitutes research that required IRB review and approval, the IRB Committee has prepared guidance (above) on three types of student research: classroom-based projects, internships and practica, and independent research projects. This guidance will be useful for instructors, faculty sponsors of student research, and department faculty in determining if research activities involving students require IRB review before engaging in research activity.

Go to this page to submit the completed Request for Determination form.