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You are here. What is the Institutional Review Board (IRB)? The Institutional Review Board (IRB) is an administrative body established to protect the rights and welfare of human research subjects recruited to participate in research activities conducted under the auspices of the institution with which it is affiliated.
If you do not find the answer to your question below, please contact an IRB Coordinator. Getting Started with Institutional Review Board (IRB) Approval. Q. What types of projects require IRB approval? In order for a project to require oversight by the IRB it must meet the regulatory definitions of research AND human subjects. Policy #3.001, âInvestigational Activities Requiring IRB Review and Approvalâ defines activities that must be reviewed and approved by the IRB before the project begins (including recruitment).