Faculty/Staff Researchers
Complete and submit both faculty/staff forms with all required supporting materials.
Research Guidance and Oversight
Guidance, training and application resources for faculty, staff and student researchers conducting research that requires IRB review.
About the IRB
Supporting Ethical Research at McMurry
The McMurry University Institutional Review Board includes members with scientific and non-scientific backgrounds and diverse professional experience to support a comprehensive review process. The IRB advances ethical research that protects participants, supports researchers and benefits society.
Review Proposals
Evaluate protocols before research begins.
Protect Participants
Support consent, safety and participant rights.
Monitor Compliance
Support ethical and regulatory compliance.
Provide Guidance
Help researchers navigate the review process.
Planning Ahead
Allow Time for IRB Review
IRB proposals are accepted year-round, but review can take a month or more. Submit early enough for the IRB to review your materials carefully and for you to address any requested revisions before your research begins.
Getting Started
IRB Submission Checklist
Complete each step before beginning your research. Student researchers should work closely with their faculty supervisor throughout the process.
1
Complete CITI trainingComplete the required training for your research and retain the completion documentation.
2
Prepare your IRB applicationComplete Form 1 and Form 2 for your role, including study details, procedures, risks and data plans.
3
Attach supporting documentsInclude applicable consent forms, recruitment materials, surveys, interview questions and other study instruments.
4
Submit your complete applicationSend all application materials to the IRB Director with adequate time for review.
5
Begin only after approvalDo not recruit participants or collect data until IRB approval has been granted.
Required Training
Complete CITI Training FirstRegister with the CITI Program and complete the training required for your research before submitting your application. Keep your completion documentation with your IRB materials.
Create an account or sign in to begin your required course.
Application Materials
IRB Forms and Resources
Choose the forms that match your role. A complete IRB application requires both Form 1 and Form 2, along with all applicable supporting documents.
Student Researchers
Complete both student forms. Your faculty supervisor must review the proposal and provide the required approval.
Additional Resources
Informed Consent
Standard informed consent template for research participants.
Belmont Report
Ethical principles and guidelines for human-subject research.
Grant-Seeking at McMurry
Information about funding opportunities and research-related projects.
Ready to Submit Your Application?
Application Complete?
Before submitting, confirm that you have completed CITI training, both required application forms, and all applicable supporting documents.
Report a Concern
Research Participant Rights
Research participants have the right to clear information, respectful treatment and voluntary participation.
- Informed consent
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Protection from unnecessary risk
- The ability to decline or withdraw without penalty
Report a Research Concern
If you have questions about your rights or concerns about a research study, contact the IRB Director. Reports are handled as confidentially as possible and shared only as necessary to review and respond.
Contact
Contact the IRB Director with questions about applications, training, participant rights, or the review process.
David Wahl
Assistant Professor of Sociology and CriminologyInstitutional Review Board, Chair
Institutional Review Board
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