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How do I
determine whether my research project needs HRPO review?
If both of these statements are true, then you will need HRPO
review BEFORE you collect any data.
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You will be collecting data that you
might want to include in a Senior Honors Thesis or you
receive a research award (e.g., from the Office of
Undergraduate Research or the Center for Ethics and Human
Values) the results of which you intend to present or
publish.
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Your data will include identifiable
information about individuals.
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How long does HRPO review
take?
Allow at least six weeks from the date we receive your application to formal
notice of determination or approval.
You may NOT begin collecting data until you have formal notification of approval
from HRPO!
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What do I need to have in place before I submit an
application to HRPO?
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A faculty sponsor who will serve as
your advisor for the research.
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A User ID number that permits you to:
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Complete your online Human
Subjects Education (CITI)
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Sign on and complete your HRPO
eIRB application
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A written protocol (i.e., a project
description).
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What are the responsibilities of my faculty
sponsor?
The Faculty Sponsor agrees to:
- ensure you are sufficiently trained to
conduct the research;
- ensure your understanding of human
research regulations and policies;
- review and approve your final project
proposal & HRPO application;
- meet with you regularly to monitor study
progress;
- be personally available to you should
problems arise;
- ensure you complete all required forms;
- arrange for an alternate Faculty
Sponsor in case of absence.
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What is required to
complete an application for HRPO?
- Your protocol (i.e., project
description) in PDF/MS Word format.
- Information about any grant support for
your project and a copy of any such grants in PDF/MS Word
format.
- If your study does
NOT qualify for EXEMPT status, you will need to prepare a
written Consent Document (see HRPO website for guidance and
samples) OR you will need to request a waiver of written
documentation of informed consent when completing the
application and prepare a written Information Sheet (see
HRPO website for a sample).
You may NOT begin collecting data until you have formal notification of approval
from HRPO!
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What is required before
HRPO can provide approval?
- Your faculty
sponsor department chair must approve your protocol
(approvals proceed after you press the HRPO eIRB submit
button).
- All of the
application questions must be completed
- All members of
your research team (including your faculty sponsor) must
have completed Human Subject Education (CITI).
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What do I need to do if my
research will be conducted abroad?
One or more of these may apply (check with
your faculty sponsor AND HRPO:
- Documented local
IRB approval of your project (SIT) or
- Provide HRPO with
the name of an expert in local research norms and customs,
and if applicable, permission from specific government
officials.
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What
happens if I am doing human research and I do not obtain HRPO
approval before I collect data?
At a minimum, you will not be allowed to
use the data in an honors thesis, presentation, or publication
of any sort. Blatant violations may be referred to WU academic
integrity or research integrity review boards.
You may NOT begin collecting data until you have formal notification of approval
from HRPO!
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I received a Fulbright Award
and will begin collecting data for my research project the
summer after I graduate from WU. I will not be doing my graduate
work at Washington University. If my research project involves
human participants, does the WU HRPO need to review and approve
my study?
No. WU HRPO’s jurisdiction only applies to employees
(faculty and staff) and current students (undergraduate and
graduate), including fellows, postdoctoral appointees. IRB
clearance is not a requirement for Fulbright. However, you
should inquire about IRB policy at the University where you will
do your graduate work and conceivably write your research
results.
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