The IRB review will ascertain if subjects will be placed at risk. Potential risks to the subject are clearly identified. Risks to the subject are so outweighed by the sum of the benefit to the subject and the importance of the knowledge to be gained as to warrant approval of the research project. Rights and welfare of all subjects will be adequately protected. Adequate explanation of the potential risks and safeguards, as well as benefits, are given to the subjects and legally informed consent will be obtained by adequate methods in accordance with the provisions outlined in Appendix C. 5.
Any exceptions are consistent with federal and university guidelines.
Engaging in research involving human subjects, data or materials without the approval of the IRB violates UW-Platteville policy. Data on human subjects must not be collected until the IRB approves the project in writing. To help researchers fulfill their responsibility, the IRB has developed the following procedures. These procedures are intended to facilitate progress from an initial research request to final protocol approval. Student initiated research must be directed by a faculty or staff research sponsor.