Institutional Review Board

Institutional Review Board

Rowan University Institutional Review Board

The mission of the Rowan University IRB is to support the University's research enterprise by ensuring the protection of individuals who participate in research; ensuring compliance with all pertinent federal and state laws and regulations; fostering the ethical conduct of human subjects research; and providing education and other services to the University's researchers regarding regulatory requirements and best practices.


Updates

02/2025: Institutional Review Board (IRB) Submission Training

This session provides an overview of the IRB submission process, guiding researchers through the requirements at Rowan. Participants will learn to:

  • Navigate the IRB application platform.
  • Complete key submission sections (protocols, consent forms, recruitment materials).
  • Determine the appropriate review category.
  • Avoid common submission pitfalls.

The training includes compliance tips, a Q&A session, and hands-on guidance. Whether you are a novice researcher or an experienced scholar, this session will help streamline your IRB submission process.

📅 Friday, February 28 | 2:00–3:30 PM
📍 Student Center Room 127
💻 Bring your laptops and questions!
🔗 Register: https://forms.gle/gpcakHdoRfw7USyo7 (Limited to 20 participants)
☕ Light refreshments provided.

 
11/08/2023: - Do you need assistance with your Cayuse IRB submission? Check out the Cayuse IRB Student Submission Training Video for step-by-step instructions, or contact the designated IRB analyst for your campus.
 
05/02/2023: - Are you planning on conducting human subjects research at Rowan Virtua Health College of Medicine & Life Sciences that will involve patients or use of clinical spaces/locations? If so, then please review the updated guidance for projects involving Virtua Health - Click here. 
 

Quick Links

IRB Guidebook Document
Protocol Templates
Consent Form Templates
Decision Making Tool for Exempt Reviews under New Common Rule
Conflict of Interest (COI) and Significant Financial Interest (SFI) Disclosure Form
Preparatory to Research (Word)
IRB FAQ
Pedagogical & Methodological Policy