Human Subjects Review Council
In This Section
Central Washington University established an institutional review board (IRB) in 2001. The IRB is an oversight committee, administratively independent of the institution it serves. At CWU, this committee is called the Human Subjects Review Council (HSRC).
About Us
Meet the staff of the HSRC and find meeting information here
CITI Training
Access the required ethics training here
Resources
Find templates, forms, policies, and HSRC review information here
The HSRC is charged with reviewing all research involving human participants to ensure the research complies with institutional policies, state (WAC 388-04), and federal laws (45 CFR Part 46). It is the policy of CWU (CWU 502-02) that all research involving human subjects regardless of funding source be reviewed by the HSRC.
The involvement of human participants in research conducted by CWU students, staff, or faculty is not permitted until the HSRC has reviewed and approved the research protocol. Even if, according to the regulations, the research appears to be exempt from review all researchers will submit applications for approval or certification of their research activities. Analysis of secondary data may also be considered human participant data and fall under the purview of the HSRC.
Ultimately, it is the goal of the HSRC to be partners with investigators in research, encouraging open communication in an atmosphere of mutual respect and support that promotes ethical and responsible research.
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