Human Subjects/IRB
New Human Subjects Research Training Requirements
In our continuing efforts to promote best practices for the protection of human subjects in research, and to provide our campus with methods for documenting continuing education, effective April 15, 2012, the Institutional Review Board (IRB) will require each PI, Co-PI, and Advisor listed on a human subjects’ application to provide certification of training in Human Subjects Research. To obtain the appropriate training and certification please contact ortraining@utk.edu for registration and access information.
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).
View the latest Human Subjects Activity Report
IRB Information
2012 Full IRB Review Dates for Form B
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Forms
To access forms relevant to research involving Human Subjects/IRB, visit the Forms page.
Research Guidelines
IRB Guide for Faculty, Staff, and Students (revised 5/8/12) -- PDF
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
NEW — Online IRB/Human Subjects Training Modules
The Office of Research now offers online training that details UTK's IRB/Human Subjects processes and forms. Enroll now
Faculty researchers engaged in sponsored research should take the CITI Human Subjects Research online course to comply with sponsoring agency requirements. If you have any questions about which online course to take, please contact the Training Coordinator at ortraining@utk.edu or 974-9310.
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