Human Subjects/IRB
The Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulates all research activities involving human subjects on the UT Knoxville campus. The IRB is a committee appointed to ensure rights, safety, and welfare of human research subjects; ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state laws/regulations; and conduct ethical reviews of human research activities including initial, continuation, modification, unanticipated problems and alleged noncompliance. Its primary responsibility is to assure UT Knoxville researchers operate within the provisions of the Federalwide Assurance of Compliance filed with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP).
IRB Information
2009 Full IRB Review Dates for Form B
Forms
To access forms relevant to research involving Human Subjects/IRB, visit the Forms page.
Research Guidelines
The Human Subjects Research Review System -- PDF
Students' Guide for Studies Involving Human Participants -- PDF
Special Considerations for the Protection of Children Participating in UT-Sponsored Research -- PDF
Videotaping and Filming Guidelines -- PDF
Participatory Action Research -- PDF
Classroom-Related Activities -- PDF
Departmental Review Committee (DRC) Guidelines -- PDF
Training
Training Module for Protection of Human Subjects -- PDF
NIH Protecting Human Research Participants (PHRP) Training Course -- LINK
Online Resources
DHHS Code of Federal Regulations -- 45 CFR 46 - Protection of Human Subjects. Subpart A (also known as "The Common Rule") is also accepted by 16 other federal agencies. The protections for special populations in Subparts B-D are unique to DHHS.
The Belmont Report -- "Ethical Principles and Guidelines for the Protection of Human Subjects of Research"
Contact Information
Brenda Lawson
Compliance Officer and IRB Administrator
UT Knoxville Office of Research
1534 White Ave.
Knoxville, TN 37996-1529
Phone: (865) 974-7697
Email: blawson@utk.edu