Human Subjects
All research involving human subjects, whether or not it is supported by external
funding, must be reviewed and approved by the Armstrong Atlantic State University
Institutional Review Board (IRB). IRB approval is required by the Code of Federal
Regulations, 45 CFR 46. The Armstrong Atlantic State University Faculty Handbook, Article
III Section A.2. refers to the institutional policy, which appears below in section 3.2.a.
Regulations, Article 3, SECTION A.2. Protection of Human Subjects
Persons conducting research involving human subjects have an ethical as well as professional obligation to ensure the safety,
protection and rights of participants. It is the intent of Armstrong Atlantic State University through its Institutional Review Board
(IRB) to assist those engaged in human subject research to conduct their research along ethical guidelines reflecting professional
as well as community standards. Armstrong Atlantic State University recognizes its duty and obligation to protect the rights and
welfare of human subjects of research regardless of the source of funding. The university has an obligation to ensure that all
research involving human subjects meets regulations established by the United States Codes of Federal Regulations
(CFR).Procedures and the internal policy regarding the IRB are contained in the
Grants and Contracts Manual for Research and Sponsored Programs.
IRB membership consists of ten persons including one member who is not otherwise affiliated with Armstrong Atlantic State
University, and one member from a discipline not normally associated with research involving human subjects. Membership
must constitute a mix of both men and women. Members shall be appointed by the vice president and dean of faculty. The chair
will be the dean of the School of Graduate Studies. Other members shall be the associate/assistant deans of arts and sciences,
education, and health professions, and the director of Sponsored Programs.. The IRB may invite individuals with competence in
special areas to assist in the review of complex issues which require expertise beyond or in addition to that available on the
IRB.
These invited individuals may not vote with the IRB.
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Note that compliance with 45 CFR 46 and the requirements of the IRB is the
responsibility of the project director.
More information
and IRB forms
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