The importance of research is evident in the many resources and requirements learners must navigate at Grand Canyon University. Research grants are an important part of the effort to help learners make the most of their research, but strict qualifications apply. The GCU Institutional Review Board (IRB) moderates every step of the process. IRBs review and approve research after learners complete research ethics training. IRBs must follow certain guidelines like the Belmont Report, but many implement their own university-established standards to screen for high-quality research. Many universities publish their own academic journals to ensure high-quality content; CIRT operates the Journal of Instructional Research and the Canyon Journal of Interdisciplinary Studies.