Policies

This policy and procedure document defines and lays out the proper procedures for reporting and reviewing noncompliance related to IRB protocols.

Note: this SOP has not been updated since 2010, and the logistics for submitting a closure request have since changed. See these instructions for how to submit a request to close a

Guidance from the Cornell IRB on developing an oral consent script, for those studies where a written and signed informed consent form is not appropriate.

Guidance from the Cornell IRB and Environmental Health and Safety on common hygiene practices to use to sanitize devices and other objects that come into contact with intact skin

Guidance provided by the Cornell IRB on different types of reviews that may be required for international (conducted outside of the U.S.) human participant research.

Guidance from the Cornell IRB on the types of studies that could result in the identification of research participants with an intent to harm themselves or others, and acceptable

Guidance provided by the Cornell IRB on how to approach research with individuals with impaired decision-making capacity

This is a policy and procedure document regarding changes to compliance with human subjects research under the revised "New" Common Rule (effective January 21, 2019).

This is the charge of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) for research involving human participants.

Guidance from the Cornell IRB on the types of parent/guardian permission allowed for studies that involve children, including details about active (opt-in) vs. passive (opt-out)