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The University of Nebraska at Kearney Institutional Review Board (IRB) reviews all research that involves human subjects. The IRB's role is to ensure that research conducted by students and/or faculty complies with federal regulations. All researchers and advisors must complete the CITI Training Course prior to IRB review.
About the IRBThe role of Institutional Review Board (IRB) is to ensure that university research is conducted ethically, responsibly, and in compliance with federal, state, and university regulations and guidelines.
Research Requiring IRB ApprovalThe role of Institutional Review Board (IRB) is to ensure that university research is conducted ethically, responsibly, and in compliance with federal, state, and university regulations and guidelines.
Complete CITI TrainingAll researchers—including UNK students—their advisors, as well as faculty and staff must complete the CITI Training course prior to IRB review.
Complete Your IRB ApplicationIf your research involves gathering information from or about human subjects, you must submit an application to the IRB for review and approval.
Research Involving AnimalsFunded research projects involving animals must be approved by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) before they are initiated.
Non-Compliance PolicyResearch involving human subjects that is conducted without IRB approval is a violation of university policy and the federal regulations for the protection of human subjects.