The Transylvania University Research Training website is designed for faculty, staff, and students who plan to conduct research using human and/or animal subjects. Federal regulations require anyone conducting research to receive training/certification before starting their project. This website provides resources that will ensure research conducted at Transy is ethical and responsible. 

This website was created in conjunction with Transy Institutional Review Board (IRB) committee, The Digital Liberal Arts Initiative (DLA), The Bingham Center for Teaching Excellence (BCTE), and researchers on campus. For more information about the Transy IRB committee, its purpose, and guidelines/procedures please refer to this resource (on-campus link, off-campus link). 

Prior to applying for research approval at Transy, all investigators must receive training that certifies they are prepared to conduct research ethically and responsibly. In the past training for investigators was obtained through either the US Department of Health and Human Services Office for Human Research Protection or the CITI Program. While the CITI program is the most comprehensive certification, it is a paid resource. The US Department of Health and Human Services is free, but its training is not as comprehensive. Neither of these trainings met the needs of Transy researchers, especially student researchers. 

This project stemmed from the need for a free and comprehensive training before applying for research approval at Transy!

To start your training please click on the image to the left. Or you can click the Modules button at the top of the screen. 

Thank you and we hope you enjoy your journey to becoming Transy Research Certified!