It must approve all research projects before they begin. Radford University guidelines are intended to comply with federal and state regulations. Projects that fall under the IRB's review include research supported by external sponsor funding as well as research incorporated into class curricula.
Some projects are eligible for an expedited review by the chair.
Protocols for review should be submitted to the Office of Sponsored Programs and Grants Management by the first day of each month. IRB meetings are held the second week of each month. Researchers will be invited to attend. For researchers submitting proposals to the National Institute of Health, note that NIH requires IRB review for proposals that include human subjects before funding will be granted. IRB Guidelines in Adobe PDF format will require the Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and print.