5.    Begin Research

Approval

Research may not begin until the board has approved the proposal. Individuals conducting research at Webster University prior to final approval will be be forced to terminate all ongoing research paradigms and may be subjected to a University disciplinary hearing.

If a project involves approval/permission from other institutions, researchers are to provide approval documentation from that specific site. In addition, the principal investigator (and the faculty advisor if the PI is a student) must sign a statement certifying that: "I/we will not begin research at other institutions before having obtained their permission to do so."

Design Changes

Prior to conducting research, the principal investigator and advisor (if necessary) sign the following statement:

"I certify that to the best of my knowledge the information presented herein is an accurate reflection of the proposed research project. I accept the responsibility for the conduct of this research, the supervision of human subjects, and maintenance of informed consent documentation as required by IRB.  I certify that the research procedures for this project and the method of obtaining consent (if any), as approved by the IRB, will be followed during the period covered by this research.  Any future changes will be submitted for Board review and approval prior to implementation."

Any changes to approved research protocol must be submitted to the IRB using the Change-In-Protocol form.
 

1.    Determine Whether You Need To File An IRB Form

2.    Find The Necessary Forms

3.    Examine Helpful Tips To Ensure A Smooth Approval Process

4.    Submission Process

5.    Begin Research

6.    Update The IRB When You Have Completed Your Project