Human Subjects Research at Swarthmore College

This document contains links to pertinent web pages regarding Human Subjects Research at Swarthmore College

Submitting Human Subjects Research for Approval by the IRB.  Go here if you are interested in doing any research involving human subjects.  It lists many of the basic facts you need to know before applying for approval, and gives the procedures necessary to apply for approval of Human Subjects Research.

• IRB Form 1 - Checklist for Human Subjects Research that is exempt from IRB review.  It is expected that most research at Swarthmore College will be exempt from IRB review. A project description should be included with this form.
• IRB Form 2 - Application for Review of Human Subjects Research that is not exempt from review and Checklist for Human Subjects Research that is eligible for expedited review.  It is expected that almost all non-exempt research at Swarthmore College will be subject to expedited review.

Personnel involved in Human Subjects Research.  This page lists all of the people involved with the approval of Humans Subjects Research at Swarthmore College.  It also includes a description of the Education they must receive.

Swarthmore College IRB Procedures for Approval of Human Subjects Research.  Written procedures for approval of Human Subject Research at Swarthmore.

Annual tasks.  This is a listing of the tasks that must be performed by the college on an annual basis.

Human Subjects Research Links.  Links for useful information and government web sites concerning Human Subjects Research.