The Institutional Review Board (IRB) at 精东影业 safeguards the rights, welfare, and wellbeing of human subjects involved in research. Any study that collects data from or about people鈥攚hether surveys, interviews, clinical procedures, or educational assessments鈥攎ust comply with federal regulations and university policy. The IRB ensures that all research is conducted ethically, responsibly, and in alignment with the principles outlined in the Belmont Report and the U.S. Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects (Common Rule).
Our IRB provides guidance and oversight for faculty, staff, and student investigators across all disciplines. The IRB promotes a culture of ethical research while enabling high-quality scholarship that advances knowledge and benefits society.
On this site, you can explore:
- Board Members 鈥� Current IRB membership and expertise.
- CITI Program Online Training 鈥� Required courses for researchers and students.
- Contact Us 鈥� How to reach IRB staff for support and guidance.
- Functions & Responsibilities 鈥� The IRB鈥檚 role in research oversight.
- General IRB FAQs 鈥� Answers to common questions about submissions and reviews.
- Informed Consent Procedure 鈥� Guidelines for protecting participant rights.
- Meeting Dates & Deadlines 鈥� Submission timelines for full board and expedited reviews.
- IRB Procedures & Tutorials 鈥� Step-by-step instructions for researchers.
- IRB Review & Approval 鈥� Criteria for approval and compliance requirements.
- IRB Review Types聽鈥� Exempt, expedited, and full board review categories.
Georgia Southern鈥檚 IRB is committed to fostering research excellence while ensuring that every project upholds the highest standards of ethics and compliance.