Institutional Review Board

At Governors State University all research projects involving human subjects must be reviewed by the Institutional Review Board (IRB). The purpose of the IRB is to ensure the protection of human subjects in research.

 

GETTING STARTED with an IRB submission

If you are new to the IRB process and need a Cayuse account, email irb@govst.edu.

If you get a “your Cayuse account has been disabled” message or experience other issues while trying to log into Cayuse, email irb@govst.edu.

QUESTIONS about the IRB submission process? Email irb@govst.edu.

IRB Review

 

IRB approval or a determination that the project is exempt from IRB review must be obtained before any research involving human subjects is initiated. Please review these documents to familiarize yourself with the responsibilities of the Principal Investigator and Faculty Advisor, and the IRB review process.

What does the IRB review?
Responsibilities of Principal Investigator
Responsibilities of Faculty Advisor
Review Types
Other IRB Determinations
IRB Review Process

CITI Training

 

To fulfill the IRB's requirement for training in human subjects protection, researchers must complete training through CITI Program. Completion of training will certify a researcher for three years and enable the researcher to apply to the IRB for approval of research protocols.

Instructions for Researchers
Instructions for Undergraduate Students

Cayuse How-tos

 

To fulfill the IRB's requirement for training in human subjects protection, researchers must complete training through CITI Program. Completion of training will certify a researcher for three years and enable the researcher to apply to the IRB for approval of research protocols.

How to Submit a Questionnaire for Non-Human Subjects Research
How to Submit an Application for Initial Review
How to Submit a Modification
How to Submit a Renewal
How to Submit a Modification
How to Submit a Closure Report

Consent Templates

There is often a wide range of research activities and research participants, and one consent form may not be appropriate for all purposes. Depending on your needs, you may choose from the templates below.

Written Informed Consent Form
Short Consent Form for On-line Surveys
Verbal Consent Script
Additional Language for Consent Forms
Instructions for Consent Forms

Resources and FAQs

IRB Policies and Procedures

The IRB is in the process of updating old and developing new policies and procedures for review of human subjects research.

You may review the IRB SOPs here.

IRB Education

In this section, you can find recordings of IRB educational events and related materials.

October 19 Slides

October 19 Recording

Board Members

IRB Chair

  • Scott Getsoian, College of Health and Human Services

Provost Appointments

  • Janet Brewer, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Gerald Pauling, Community Member
  • Danielle Osmelak, College of Health and Human Services
  • Lamise Shawahin, College of Education
  • Quincy Martin III, College of Education

Faculty Senate Appointments

  • Scott Getsoian, College of Health and Human Services
  • Praggyan Mohanty, College of Business
  • Valentina Postelnicu, College of Arts and Sciences
  • Maria Valgoi, College of Education

Contact Information

Email your questions to irb@govst.edu or call 708.534.4987

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