1.    Determine whether you need to file an IRB form

INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH

Institutional Research is excluded from IRB review, provided all data collected is used without reference to individuals.

In addition, the active solicitation of data from current students needs to be tied to a specific institutional entity (i.e., food service) or program (Webster Works Worldwide).  For example, an analysis of drug and alcohol use among Webster students would not be considered institutional research unless it was conducted to assess an existing Webster anti-drug/alcohol program.

The following types of institutional research are exempt from IRB review:
 

• Institutional research using data from University's Management Information System (CARS).
• Activities conducted for Webster University program evaluation, such as Teaching Evaluations. Comparing different educational settings or strategies is NOT considered program evaluation (see categories of research).
• Institutional research using Webster University public information.
• Institutional research using data found in existing Webster University documents or records.


Please contact the IRB Chair if you have any questions or are the least bit unsure whether to submit a project for review.

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