The IRB offices at UConn and UConn Health have developed guidelines to help clarify when student involvement in external human subjects research (i.e., research that is being conducted at or by another organization) requires interaction with the UConn HRPP/IRB office.  These guidelines represent common scenarios that are presented to the office, not all possible scenarios.  When unsure, please reach out to IRB-reliance@uconn.edu. The UConn Storrs and Regional Campuses guidelines can be found on the IRB Reliance – General tab on the IRB website. UConn Health’s companion guidelines can be located within the IRB Frequently Asked Questions section of their website, under the question “Does a student project involving humans require IRB review?” These guidelines can be provided to external organizations’ IRBs if there is a question about whether submission to a UConn IRB is required.

 

If you have any questions, please contact IRB@uconn.edu.

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