HUMAN SUBJECTS
It is always the responsibility of the investigator to obtain clearance from the IRB prior to the initiation of any research activity involving the use of human subjects. When conducting research involving human subjects, it is necessary that proper procedures are followed. Please review:
Policy Statement on Use of Human Subjects in Research
Approvals from the Internal Review Board (IRB) are necessary before the start of any research involving Human Subjects. For information and instructions on how to obtain approval for your research, it is important that you review the IRBÂ Handbook and complete proper forms for submittal to the IRB.
Human Subjects On-Line Training
Mandatory training for researchers using human subjects can be accessed at:
https://www.citiprogram.org
This is a link to the Collaborative IRB Training Initiative's Course in The Protection of Human Research Subjects. You will need to register for a free account to access the training modul.
Human Subjects Research at the Chicago Public Schools
In order to conduct research in the Chicago Public Schools, a proposal must be submitted to the Research Review Board (RRB) for review. Information on the CPS Research Review Board and its procedures may be accessed at:
http://research.cps.k12.il.us/cps/accountweb/Requests/index.html