Institutional Review Board (IRB)

All research involving human subjects must be reviewed. The Institutional Review Board (IRB) has been established for the protection and safety of human subjects and to review on going and proposed research. The University IRB meets monthly during the academic year, while departmental or college human subject review committees meet on a scheduled or as needed basis. The Institutional Review Board and Fort Hays State University researchers follow the ethical principles laid out by the Belmont Report and include respect for persons, beneficence and justice. Fort Hays State University’s Institutional Review Board also subscribes to the "Common Rule" for the protection of human subjects found in 45 CFR 46. The FHSU IRB reviews and approves all non-exempt research protocols involving human subjects so that the university and individual researchers comply with laws and national standards regarding the ethical treatment of human subjects. The researcher must attain IRB approval before research involving human subjects is conducted. Refer to the FHSU IRB Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects in Research.

Studies for exempt, expedited or full review must be submitted electronically through IRBNet. IRBNet is the electronic submission, management, and administration program for Fort Hays State University's Human Departmental Subjects/Ethics Committees and the University Institutional Review Board. It must be utilized for the submission of new and continuing applications packages for all types of review (i.e., exempt, expedited and full review). New protocols, revisions, continuations, modifications, final reports, etc. will not be accepted on paper or by e-mail. Follow the instructions below. PLEASE USE THE NEW FORMS, WHICH ARE AVAILABLE IN THE IRBNET DOCUMENT LIBRARY (8/1/12)

DO NOT REQUEST A DEMO VIA IRBNet; this is not a training application and does not pertain to your proposal! If you have any questions, or would like to schedule in-person training, please email IRB@fhsu.edu or call 785-628-4349.

NEW- SAMPLE IRB PACKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE!!!

Instructions for new user registration
New User Registration Slideshow	Use with the new user registration Instructions
Create a New Study slide show	For faculty and student researchers -
Instructions for FHSU students	Includes helpful information for faculty supervising student research - PLEASE USE THE NEW FORMS POSTED IN THE IRBNET LIBRARY!
Instructions for FHSU faculty and staff researchers	PLEASE USE THE NEW FORMS POSTED IN THE IRBNET LIBRARY!
Instructions for Chairs (Departmental or Departmental Review Committees)	PLEASE USE THE NEW FORMS POSTED IN THE IRBNET LIBRARY!
Instructions for researchers not affiliated with FHSU	PLEASE NOTE: The FHSU application form (located in the IRBNet system) MUST be used. You may attach documentation from your own institution but you will need to complete and submit the FHSU form for your proposal to be reviewed.
Instructions for Modifications	The study has been reviewed but the IRB requires modifications prior to approval
Instructions for Revisions	The researcher requests revisions to a study that has been approved
Instructions for Continuing Review and Final Reports	The researcher has completed the study or is requesting approval to continue the research after the expiration date. Researchers will be notified of upcoming expiration dates. Follow these instructions to close the study or to request a continuing review. The IRB can approve studies for up to 1 year. Researchers must request a Continuing Review if the research activities; will continue after the expiration date. Use this form; if the only change is an extension of the expiration date. Follow the instructions for revisions for all other changes.
International Research Approval Form	Researchers requesting approval for international research need to complete this form and include it with their application. A link to the International Compilation of Human Research Standards is provided below.
IRB Training and Credentials in IRBNet - NEW	These instructions cover uploading, updating and and submitting your training and credentials in your User Profile, and link project credentials to a submission.
Tips for IRB Submissions	Some useful information!
NEW CITI Training now Available	Fort Hays State University now has a subscription with CITI for IRB training. CITI provides quality research ethics education that is available online, 24/7. NEW USERS Step 1: Go to www.citiprogram.org. Step 2: Click on new users Step3: Select Fort Hays State University from t he participating institutions drop down menu. Step 4: Complete the remaining information, create a user name and password and submit. Step 5: When you login to CITI, you will be taken to the FHSU page. Select the appropriate course modules and complete your training! PREVIOUS CITI TRAINING FROM ANOTHER INSTITUTION: Step 1: Go to www.citiprogram.org. Step 2: Login with your username and password Step 3: Click on affiliate with another institution, and follow the instructions. .

Click here to Register for IRB Workshops sponsored by the Office of Scholarship and Sponsored Projects!

IRB Deadlines and Meeting Dates

Deadline for Submissions	IRB Meeting Date
April 8, 2013	April 18, 2013
April 29, 2013	May 9, 2013
June 14, 2013	June 25, 2013*

* PLEASE NOTE!! The IRB does not schedule monthly meetings during the summer! Research proposals requiring a full review may take longer to review or to be approved during the summer as there may only be one IRB meeting. Research that is eligible for exempt determination or expedited review that does not require a convened board meeting may not be effected by the summer schedule.

To report an adverse event involving research subjects, contact the IRB administrator at IRB@fhsu.edu or 785-628-4349 as soon as possible.