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.
Training Opportunities
📍IRB Tips & Tricks for Human Subjects Research Seminar - 3/26/2025 @ 6 p.m.
This seminar will provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) process, a critical step in conducting research involving human subjects. Participants will learn about the IRB's role, the ethical principles that guide research, and the steps involved in submitting and obtaining IRB approval.
Join IRB Chair Dr. Ane Johnson and IRB Analyst Katelynn Huff via Webex on March 26th at 6 p.m. as we discuss pain points researchers often encounter in the process and provide some hot tips for success.
📍Cayuse IRB Submission Training
Do you need assistance with your Cayuse IRB submission? Check out the Cayuse IRB Student Submission Training Video for self-paced, step-by-step instructions, or contact the designated IRB analyst for your campus.
Updates
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 DocumentProtocol 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