Research protocols for any projects involving human subjects, as defined above, must be reviewed and approved by the IRB to assure that the rights and welfare of human subjects are protected and that appropriate methods of obtaining informed consent will be utilized. If it is unclear whether or not a project needs IRB approval, please contact the Director of Grants and Research or the IRB chair. The IRB review will determine if subjects will be placed at risk and if the benefits of the research warrant that risk. The 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. The rights and welfare of all subjects will be adequately protected.
Any exceptions are consistent with federal and university guidelines.
Engaging in research involving human subjects without the approval of the IRB violates UW-River Falls policy. Data on human subjects must not be collected until the IRB approves the project in writing.