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1.  What is the Institutional Review Board (IRB)?

2.  Does my project involve human subjects?

3.  Who determines if human subject research is exempt from review by the   IRB?

4.  My research with human subjects is not funded.  Do I Still have to submit an application to the IRB?

5.  Do surveys and questionnaires require IRB approval?

6.  If I am only analyzing existing data, do I need to obtain IRB approval?

7.  Do all student research projects have to be submitted to the IRB?

8.  May I begin human subject research before I obtain IRB written approval?

9.  Can the IRB stop me from conducting my experiment?

10.  If I do begin my research before I receive IRB approval, what action may be taken against me?

11.  How long is my IRB approval valid?

12.  Must I notify the IRB with changes to my approved project/protocol?

13.  How long am I required to maintain my research documents?

14.  How can an investigator obtain further information or  advice regarding the use of human subjects?

1.  What type of research qualifies as exempt?

2.  What factors do the IRB consider in reviewing nonexempt research?

3.  What type of research is eligible for expedited review by the IRB?

4.  What materials should I submit to the IRB?

5.  How long will it take to obtain IRB approval?

1.  When do projects require informed consent?

2.  Does the project require written consent?

3.  What must I include in an informed consent statement?

4.  Can deception or misrepresentation be used in studies with human subjects?

5.  What consent material are required for research with minors?

6.  What is assent?

7.  Is assent always required?

8.  What do I do with the consent forms once they are signed?