All researchers (faculty, staff, students) must complete the following procedures for IRB review:

1. All researchers, including persons who are responsible for design, conduct, data analysis or reporting of research, must complete Human Subjects Protection Certification prior to protocol submission. The University of Notre Dame utilizes the Collaborative IRB Training Initiative (CITI), a web-based instructional approach, to certify researchers in the training of human subjects protections. Notification of certification is automatically sent to the Director of Compliance. Note that such certification must be completed every five years.
2. In addition to the IRB Submission Form, all materials must be submitted electronically in pdf format. A complete research proposal including detailed methodologies, copies of surveys, consent forms, recruitment materials, and letter(s) of invitation suggesting voluntary participation. These materials should be emailed to Tracey Poston, tposton@nd.edu.Student researchers are required to have approval from their faculty advisor. A brief note from the faculty advisor approving of the research must accompany the submitted protocol.
3. Proposals must be submitted at least 10 working days before the IRB meets. The IRB is made up of faculty and community volunteers who require sufficient time to review numerous protocols. Given that the IRB meets only once a month, substantial delays may occur if materials are missing or if there are substantive questions about the protocol.

The IRB approval is valid only for one year. After one year, approvals must be either renewed or terminated. Renewal notices will be emailed at 60 and 30 days before the expiration date. If a protocol is not renewed, all analysis and data collection must stop.