Use our flowchart to determine whether your project requires IRB review. Not sure whether your project is Quality Improvement or Research? Review the UAH IRB’s guidance by reading Quality Improvement/Assurance versus Research. Do I need UAH IRB approval for coursework and Guided Research? See Use of UAH IRB for Course Work and Guided Research for specific details. General Guidelines Applies only to courses where: Instructors require students to engage in classroom-guided research for course credit. Students are expected to complete the research within the semester. There is an intent to disseminate findings (via poster/podium presentations or publications) Does not apply to: Courses involving thesis or dissertation work, as those require collaboration with Committee Chairs to begin IRB approval before moving into thesis/dissertation courses. If there is no intent to disseminate findings, IRB approval is not required. UAH IRB does not provide retrospective approval. If dissemination might occur in the future, it is recommended to submit an IRB application before conducting the classroom research activity. IRB Committee’s Position Values student experiences in conducting human subject research. Supports instructors who engage students in guided research with the intent to disseminate findings. Encourages submission of an IRB application early in the semester to allow research to proceed after approval. Commits to providing timely responses and approvals to support the UAH research community. Instructions for Submitting an IRB Application for Classroom Guided Research Single IRB Application per Course/Semester Only one application should be submitted per course. Multiple submissions from the same course/semester will not be accepted. All students contribute to one collective study. Required Forms Include Form 1 and either Form 2 or Form 3. Add any additional IRB forms relevant to the study (refer to IRB website). Multiple consent forms are acceptable if different participant tasks exist. Student Inclusion All students must be listed on Form 1 under: “Background and Qualifications of the Principal Investigator and additional personnel directly involved in the research.” Students may work individually or in groups, but each student must be included. Attach CITI training certifications for all students: Human Subjects Researcher Responsible Conduct for Research (RCR) Conflict of Interest Export Compliance Instructor Role The course instructor must be listed as Supervising Faculty on Form 1. Instructor Review Prior to Submission Instructor must ensure all required forms are included and review the complete application. Supporting Documents Instructor verifies inclusion of: Recruitment scripts Letters of support (if applicable) Surveys, questionnaires, or research tools Educational materials for participants These can be included as appendices in Form 1 or uploaded separately. Submission Procedure The instructor submits the IRB application. The submission email must clearly state that the application is for Classroom Guided Research only.