Human Subjects Review Committee
School of Psychology and Counseling
Research Proposal Review Process
Research is defined as a systematic investigation, including research development,
testing and evaluation, designed to develop or contribute to generalizable
knowledge. Activities which meet this definition constitute research for
the purposes of this policy, whether or not they are conducted or supported
under a program which is considered research for other purposes. For example,
some demonstration and service programs may include research activities.
(45 CFR 46, 46.102)
The research proposal review process for the SPC involves several important
steps. To ensure that there are minimal delays in the in review process, it
will imperative that these steps are taken.
Step One: All students and faculty members that submit a proposal
to the HSRC must successfully complete two training programs in order for the
research proposal to be reviewed by the committee. These training programs
are available online and can be completed at your own pace.
- National Institute of Health through the
Human Participants Protection Education for Research Teams
course. An attached completion certificate must be attached
to the application. This training must be renewed every
12 months. This course can be found at: http://phrp.nihtraining.com/users/login.php
- Investigators who propose studies with patient populations
are required to document HIPAA training. Investigators must access the
NIH booklet entitled, “Protecting
Personal Health Information in Research: Understanding the HIPPA Privacy
Rule” at:
http://privacyruleandresearch.nih.gov/pr_02.asp
Investigators must read, submit and sign the HIPPA
Training Verification Form with the proposal packet. This training will need to be renewed
every 12 months.
The attachment must include the date when the material
was read, which must be 12 months prior to the review application.
*If these two items are not submitted with the review application, the entire
proposal will be sent back to the principal investigator and the review process
will not continue.
Step Two: The principal investigator will need to complete the Human
Subjects Review Template. If the investigator is a student, a faculty member from the
SPC must serve as the co-investigator. It is strongly encouraged that faculty
members serving as co-investigators for students review the final version of
the completed template before submitting it to the HSRC. Delays in the review
process are typically the result of students requiring clarification on the
template information and these questions can typically be resolved prior to
the formal review process.
Step Three: Read and follow the instructions on the HSRC
Check-off List.
