The TWU Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) review research projects that involve human subjects to protect their rights and welfare. Therefore, it is the policy of TWU that all research conducted by any TWU faculty member, staff member, or student using human subjects must have prior approval from a TWU IRB before the research is initiated. Human subjects research at TWU is governed by TWU's Federalwide Assurance, Policy, and IRB Procedures (pdf).
Recent News: All Campus IRBs Hosting Workshop Series
The IRBs on all campuses are hosting a series of workshops through the academic year for any faculty, students, or staff conducting research using human subjects. The workshops will focus on varying topics and will be hosted by the campus-specific IRB staff and committee members. Workshops will be livestreamed and recorded as well. You may check this page to access information about past workshops and to view upcoming workshops for each IRB.
Denton Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Friday, November 2, 2018, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. ACT 301 Top 10 Suggestions for a Better IRB Application. Join the livestream session or view the workshop slides.
September 20, 2018 Discussion of the general process for submitting an IRB application. View recording or workshop slides.
Dallas Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Friday, October 26, 2018, from noon – 1:30 p.m., IHSD 4102 An overview of the IRB process and suggestions to improve your IRB application. Join the livestream session or view the workshop slides.
Houston Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Tuesday, November 13, 2018, 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., IHSH 3121 Dual IRBs, IAAs, Status of On-Line Platform, and update on Revised Common Rule. Join or view the livestream.
October 9, 2018 An overview of the IRB process and suggestions to improve your IRB application. View recording or workshop slides.
View basic informationabout whether IRB review is required, levels of review (exempt, expedited, and full), the process when more than one IRB is involved, guidance on obtaining student data and using TWU email lists, data management, and other resources.
Access all the forms and materials requiredto submit a new application (including a guide to writing a consent form and sample consent forms), modification, extension, and file-close request.