Instructions

All research involving human subjects conducted by UWG faculty, staff, or students must be approved by the UWG IRB. All IRB submissions must use the forms linked on this website. Note the following prior to submission: 

  1. All applications for IRB review must come from a UWG faculty member. Students conducting research should complete their application materials and submit them to their faculty PI who will review, approve, and submit the IRB application materials. 
  2. IRB applications should be submitted at least 4 weeks prior to the start of data collection. 
  3. No work on the project can begin prior to IRB approval. 
  4. CITI Training must be completed prior to submission of IRB application materials. 
  5. All materials must be submitted to irb@westga.edu 

The forms linked in the tables below are the up-to-date forms accepted for IRB submission. The IRB does not accept older versions of forms. 

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