Institutional Review Board (IRB)

What is the IRB?

The IRB is a small committee made up of faculty, staff and one community member. It is responsible for ensuring that scholarly research conducted at Tri-C involving human subjects is carried out in a way that does not harm anyone who participates physically, mentally or socially.

It ensures that research conducted at the College is carried out to advance knowledge in a way that is consistent with the College's mission and vision.

To carry out this role, the IRB reviews all proposals involving research using human subjects.

Prior to submitting an application for IRB review, please first consult the  IRB Guidelines.

Submitting an application to the IRB

When completing the application form, make sure you include the following information:

• A detailed description of the project and the extent of involvement by participants and administrators
• List of any collaborating institutions
• Length of the study/project
• Description of incentives for any participants
• Relevant supporting documents/correspondence if you have submitted an application for this project to your home college or to any other institution, including related decisions

Additionally, you must provide:

• Informed consent forms (see a suggested template for this document)
• Materials that will be used in preparation for, during and after the study — including all documentation given to participants and copies of all communications with participants 
• Recruitment materials