Helpful Hints
Decision 1 - Research Involving Human Subjects Yes or No?
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Involves interaction with humans = Yes. If your project involves any interaction (direct or indirect) with human subjects as part of the research then you need an approved IRB file before OSR can set up your budget and research can begin.
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Involves only data and/or specimens originally derived from humans = Maybe. If your project only involves the use of data and/or specimens originally derived from humans then you might need an IRB file; or, you might qualify for a "Not Human Subjects (NHS)" determination. Follow the NHS check list at the IRB website https://centernet.fhcrc.org/CN/depts/iro/irb/not_human_subjects_f/index.html to figure out if your research qualifies for NHS.
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If after completing the NHS check list, your project appears to qualify for a NHS determination, submit the forms to the IR office. The IRO will assign a NHS determination number which you must put on Attachment A Before starting the grant through sign-off. If you qualify for a NHS determination number answer "no" on the grant and no further IRB action is required. If your project does not qualify for NHS answer "yes" on the grant and you need an approved IRB file before the grant is awarded.Nothing about or from humans = No. If your project does not involve interactions with or data derived from humans, then you do not need IRB review of your project.
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Nothing about or from humans = No. If your project definitely does not involve interactions with or data derived from humans, then you do not need IRB review of your project.
Decision 2 - Research Involving Vertebrate Animals Yes or No?
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Involves direct interaction with vertebrate animals = Yes. If your project involves any interaction with vertebrate animals as part of the research then you need an approved IACUC file before OSR can set up your budget and research can begin.
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Involves only production of monoclonal antibodies = Yes. See the decision support tool section 2.a for more information on IACUC requirements production or monoclonal antibodies.
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Involves only tissues derived from vertebrate animals = Maybe. See the decision support tool section 2.b for more information on IACUC requirements for transferring animal tissues.
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Nothing about or from vertebrate animals = No. If your project definitely does not involve vertebrate animals, then you do not need IACUC review of your project.
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