Research Integrity and Compliance
Human Subjects
FEDERAL DEFINITION OF RESEARCH
Research is a systematic investigation, including research development, testing and evaluation, designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge. Activities which meet this definition constitute research for purposes of human subjects policy, whether or not they are conducted or supported under a program which is considered research for other purposes.
Any research conducted by Sacramento State faculty, staff, or students involving human subjects or any research related activity involving human subjects that utilizes Sacramento State time, facilities, resources and/or students must be reviewed by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to ensure compliance with applicable federal and campus policy.
The IRB is the committee charged with the implementation of campus and federal policies to safeguard the rights and welfare of human subjects participating in research activities by the University or its affiliates.
- Request for IRB Review Application Form (RTF / PDF / DOCX)
- Human Subjects Regulations Decision Charts (HHS OHRP)
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Online Survey Guidelines (PDF)
- Guidance and Procedures of the IRB (PDF)
- CITI Research Ethics Education Program
| IMPORTANT REMINDER: In accordance with federal regulations and campus policy, protocols for research involving human subjects must be reviewed and approved by the Institutional Review Board (the Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects) prior to recruiting subjects and/or collecting data. Should you begin your work before receiving official IRB approval, you put your project in jeopardy and the use of any data collected will not be permitted. In addition, you are exposing yourself and the University to potential liability even if an adverse event does not occur. Any research involving human subjects that utilizes Sacramento State personnel, facilities, resources, and/or students is covered by these requirements. Please e-mail us at irb@csus.edu if you have any comments or questions. | |
Maria Dinis, Social Work