IRB Meeting Schedule: The IRB meets on this schedule to review proposals that require full board review.
You are encouraged to work with your IRB liaison to determine if your proposal may qualify for a full review.
Proposals are reviewed by IRB liaisons on an ongoing basis. Be sure to submit proposals that require full review
no later than noon a week before the scheduled full IRB meeting.
Online Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) Training: Every investigator conducting a
research project involving human subjects must successfully complete the web-based CITI course in the
protection of human research subjects.
IRB Forms: Below you will find all forms needed for your application including sample consent forms.
Initial Application: Use this form to request a review of your proposed human subjects research by the
IRB: Request for Review of Human Subjects Research
Amendment Form: Use this form to request approval of changes to previously approved research:
Request for Amendment of Previously Approved Research
Renewal of IRB Form: IRBs expire one year after the approval date. Use this form to renew your
IRB approval if your research will extend beyond the original one year period: Annual Renewal Request
If your IRB will involve more investigators than can sign on page 2, attach this form to your application:
Additional Investigators Signature Page
Consent Forms: The following sample consent forms are offered as examples that can be modified for your use:
- OutlineParagraph
- SOTL
- Question and Answer with Template Guides
Final Application Checklist: Use this Self-checklist to ensure that you have completed all of the required
documents before turning in your application for review.
Research Administration
Cordelia Camp Building, Room 110
Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC 28723
Voice 828-227-7212, FAX 828-277-7480