All research which involves human
subjects and which is conducted under the auspices of Augsburg
College by its faculty, staff, or students is subject to Augsburg
policy guidelines and IRB review.
In conformity with
Federal
Regulations and Augsburg policy,
there are three separate avenues for review of research involving
human subjects:
- Full IRB
Review. Research involving more than minimal risk to the
subject requires review by the full IRB using risk/benefit
analysis. All research using children or vulnerable populations
requires review by the full IRB.
- Expedited Review.
Research involving no more than minimal risk and in which the
only involvement of subjects will be in one or more of the
categories defined by Federal Policy 46.110 requires review by
the Chair and selected members of the IRB. See page ii of the
IRB Application Form for eligibility criteria, or
follow
this link.
- Exempt Review. Research
of minimal or no risk as defined by Federal Policy 46.101b
requires review by the IRB Chair only. See pages iii-iv of the
IRB Application Form for eligibility criteria, or
follow
this link
All three of these review
protocols use the same IRB
Application Form. Care
should be given to early planning and rigorous scholarship when
preparing an IRB Application. Step-by-step instructions and
checklists within the application form must be followed
scrupulously or the applicant risks rejection by the IRB.
Important Note: Each applicant should submit one
electronic copy of their application to the chair for all 3 types of
review.
Revision of Proposals: Revisions
to proposals which have been submitted and reviewed that require some
additions or corrections should be completed as soon as possible and in
no case longer than three months. After three months, unless there are
extenuating circumstances which are explained in writing, the principal
investigator will have to submit a totally new application to the IRB.
Any questions regarding whether a
particular study requires IRB approval should be directed to the
current IRB Chair. Final determination will be made by the IRB
Chair. Noncompliance with the policies and requirements of the IRB
may lead to disciplinary action.
Guidelines for submission: Send an electronic copy of proposal to <irb@augsburg.edu>.
