IRB FORMS, CHECKLISTS, AND TEMPLATES

NEW! Investigator Checklist for Preparing IRB Submissions

The UIS Human Research Protections Policy is applicable for all research projects involving human subjects, whether the research is undertaken on a large or small scale and whether or not it is externally funded. Independent study projects and course projects must follow this policy if they involve research with human subjects.

Definitions for IRB Review

The following are definitions to determine if IRB review is required, pulled from [45 CFR 46.102(e)].

The UIS Institutional Review Board (IRB) invites UIS faculty, students, and staff interested in conducting research involving humans or using their data or biospecimens to review this site.

The UIS Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) is responsible for ensuring that research involving recombinant DNA, human or private cell lines or other bio-hazardous materials, and infectious agents, human blood or blood products, is conducted in such a manner that it minimizes risks from exposure or danger for researchers, teaching faculty, laboratory assistants, students, the UIS community, and the community at-large.

The Institutional Committee for the Care and Use of Animals (ICCUA) oversees all research protocols involving animals. Questions regarding animal subjects in research can be directed to

John Barker
ICCUA Chair
Email: jbark3@uis.edu

Research Ethics Training at UIS

The ethical conduct of research is critical to modern society.  Unfortunately, there are examples of unethical practices by professionals and students.  The purpose of our program is to educate our students on the various aspects of responsible research.

Research involving human subjects is regulated by federal laws and NIH and NSF grant recipients are required to have a research ethics training program in place.

Research Integrity Policies

The following policies and procedures govern academic scholarship and research activities conducted at the University of Illinois.

UIS is committed to research integrity. The Office of Research & Sponsored Programs provides resources to assist faculty, staff, and student researchers affiliated with the University of Illinois Springfield with meeting research compliance requirements.

Boards and committees providing research oversight at UIS include the following:

The University of Illinois Springfield is guided by the U of I System policy on intellectual property as set forth in the General Rules of the University of Illinois, Article III. The policy can be found at: