Institutional Review Board (Cayuse Era)
FAQs
General Announcements
- If a page does not say “Cayuse Era” at the top, you have landed on an outdated IRB page. DO NOT rely on any information presented on an outdated page. Please be aware that website edits have been delayed due to the university’s transition to WordPress. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this transition period.
- It generally takes two weeks for protocols to be reviewed after the IRB office has analyzed them and confirmed the application packet to be complete.
- The MTSU IRB receives a higher number of applications during September-October and February-March. We request your patience during these months. The MTSU IRB continues to receive IRB applications during the summer break (June-August).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
This page is expected to provide answers to many frequently asked questions. This page also covers some of the basic concepts of human research from a regulatory stand point and the essential topics specific to obtaining IRB approval. The topics covered in this section include:
- Role of the IRB
- Investigator responsibilities
- IRB processes
- IRB Submission requirements
- Post approval responsibilities
Contact Information
- I have a question. How do I contact you?
- Please send an email to [email protected] with your question
- How do I report an ADVERSE EVENT?
- How do I report a COMPLIANCE BREACH?
IRB Overview
- What is the role of the Institutional Review Board?
- What are the responsibilities of a PI?
- Is IRB approval required?
- What are the types of IRB review mechanisms?
Research Conducted by Students
IRB Application
- What are the essential details I will need to apply for IRB approval?
- What are the reviewers looking for in my IRB application?
- How long does it take to get IRB approval?
- How do I conduct my research online?
- Can I get a waiver to informed consent?
- I want to advertise my study. How to I recruit participants?
- What are permission letters and why do I need to collect them when enrolling non-MTSU participants?
Working with Vulnerable Populations
- How do I do research with vulnerable population?
- Working with Pregnant Women and Fetuses – Federal Code Working with Pregnant Women and Fetuses (Subpart B)
- Working with Prisoners – Federal Code for Working with Prisoners (Subpart C)
- Working with Minors – Federal Code for Working with Minors (45 CFR 46 Subpart D)
Research Outside of MTSU
- Can I conduct my study outside of MTSU?
- Enroll participants outside USA (by physical presence and through social media/online)
- I am collaborating with a non-MTSU researcher. What do I do?
Post Approval
- What are post approval procedures?
- What are the important dates and deadlines for my protocol? (approval, expiration, and extension)
- How do I submit a progress report?
- How do I relocate my IRB records?
- I want to make some changes to my IRB protocol. How do I do it?
- I am done with my research. How do I close-out?
Other Informative Links
- US Department of Health & Human Services Office for Human Research Protections FAQ
- HHS Code of Federal Regulations
- Decision Guide