Institutional Review Board for the Protection of Human Subjects (IRB)

Getting Started

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if I am conducting research with human subjects?
Why is my research subject to review?
How do I decide which application to use?
What training am I required to do before submitting my application?
Where can I get assistance?
How do I submit my application for review by the IRB?
When do I submit my application?
How will my application be reviewed?
Who will review my application?
What if my research project will be conducted at another institution?
What if I am not a UNT faculty member, but I want to conduct my research at UNT?
What happens if I don’t comply with UNT policy or federal regulations?

IRB Resources

IRB Guidelines
Minimal Review Application
Expedited or Full Board Review Application

IRB Informed Consent Form (Faculty Investigator, Adult Subject)
IRB Informed Consent Form (Faculty Investigator, Minor Subject)
IRB Informed Consent Form with HIPAA Authorization

Modification Request Form
Renewal Request and Progress Report Form
Final Report Form

UNT IRB Full Board Calendar

Contact Us

Required Training for Key Personnel

• Brief Summary of Training Requirement
• NIH On-Line Training Course: Protecting Human Research Participants

Additional IRB Training

IRB 101 - Human Subjects Research and the UNT IRB
For information regarding availability of IRB 101, contact Boyd Herndon, Director of Research Compliance, at boyd.herndon@unt.edu.

Federal Resources

• Federal Regulations: 45 CFR Part 46, Protection of Human Subjects
• The Belmont Report
• Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
• HIPAA Guidance – Use of Protected Health Information in Human Subjects Research at UNT