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Human Subjects

Clark University has an Institutional Review Board (IRB) which is responsible for ensuring research conducted by faculty, staff, and students, protects the rights and welfare of human subjects.  The point of contact for IRB matters is Gabe Johnson, Coordinator of Sponsored Programs and Research, at x7765.

1. Human Subjects Protocol

2. Proposal Application with New Required Checklist (.doc)
   (This downloadable, fillable form can be completed using Microsoft Word, saved and then mailed (via email or interoffice mail) back to the research office with other supporting documents as required.). Additional material for your submission should be emailed to: humansubjects@clarku.edu.

3. Checklist

4. Anonymous Survey Application

5. Exemptions

6. Sample Request for Exemption Application

7. Sample Recruiting Text

8. Sample Consent Form

9. Examples of Human Subjects Protocols to Clark IRB

10. Additional Information:

• United States Department of Health and Human Services

• National Institutes of Health - Office of Human Subjects Research

• National Institutes of Health - IRB Protocol

• National Science Foundation: Federal Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects

• Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research

• The Nuremberg Code

11. Tutorial and certification program for research involving human subjects

The Chair of the IRB is Professor Linda Kennedy at x7476.

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