The IRB & You - How to Submit an IRB Application

Course Format - Virtual Meeting
To maintain social distancing instructor-led training (ILT) is now offered in a virtual format via Zoom.

Registration and Access Confirmation
Employees registering to attend a training course or workshop will receive:

1. An email notification from UA LMS confirming their registration.

2. A reminder notification from UA LMS one day before the session.
3. An email from HRLearningandDevelopment@ua.edu including Course Handouts and the Virtual Meeting Link one day before the session.

Note: The target audience for this class is first time IRB protocol submitters. Students who need to take this course should contact: HR Learning and Development at 348-9700 or HRLearningandDevelopment@ua.edu.

The purpose of The University of Alabama's Institutional Review Board (IRB) is to ensure the safe and ethical treatment of humans as subjects in research, public service, and training programs. In accordance with federal and university regulations, it is required that the IRB review all research involving human subjects conducted at or sponsored by the University of Alabama regardless of the funding source. 

This course is designed to provide a general overview of the steps for submitting an IRB application, and is geared toward first time IRB Protocol submitters. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Review the steps for submitting an IRB Application
• Discuss what to expect during the review process
• Explain post approval expectations and tips to ease the overall review process.

Competencies Supported: Ethics/Integrity