What Needs IRB Approval?

All Human Subjects Research conducted by students, faculty, or staff of Gallaudet University must be approved by the Gallaudet IRB. If your research meets the definitions of both research (Section L) and human subject (Section E), you must complete the IRB process.

• Learn more about federal guidelines
• Learn basic terms and definitions
• Use the IRB Determination Tool to find out if your study will need IRB approval or not

If you see a research project involving human subjects that does not have IRB approval, please report it to us immediately using the web form below.