Institutional Review Board (IRB)

About the Institutional Review Board (IRB)

Herzing University’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) is a committee established to protect the rights, welfare, and well-being of individuals who participate in research. In accordance with federal regulations (45 CFR 46), the IRB ensures that all research involving human subjects conducted under the University’s jurisdiction is ethical and compliant with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) requirements.

The IRB’s primary responsibilities include:

• Reviewing Research Proposals: Evaluating all proposed studies involving human participants to ensure risks are minimized and reasonable in relation to anticipated benefits.
• Protecting Participants: Safeguarding the rights and welfare of research participants, with special attention to vulnerable populations.
• Ensuring Compliance: Confirming that research activities adhere to federal regulations, institutional policies, and ethical principles outlined in the Belmont Report.
• Ongoing Oversight: Monitoring approved research through continuing review, reporting requirements, and addressing any unanticipated issues that may arise.

The Herzing University IRB operates under the oversight of the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP), which provides national leadership in protecting human subjects in research supported or conducted by HHS. Our mission aligns with OHRP’s commitment to uphold the highest ethical standards in biomedical and behavioral research.

(Code of Federal Regulations, https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-45/subtitle-A/subchapter-A/part-46)

Review the following documents prior to starting the IRB process:

1. Getting Started: Read this First
2. Herzing University Statement of Principles

Choose the appropriate IRB application:

1. Research Protocol Application
2. Healthcare Improvement or Innovation Project Application

Additional Resources:

1. IRB Bylaws
2. CITI Training Certification
3. Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP)