¹Ï×ÓTV

Before You ¹Ï×ÓTV

The principal investigator must be familiar with the ¹Ï×ÓTV State University Procedures and Guidelines for obtaining institutional approval for research activities involving humans. BEFORE you begin the application process, you MUST read the IRB Procedures and Guidelines and you MUST complete the required training in the protection of human participants in research. Principal investigator(s), faculty sponsor(s) and any other ¹Ï×ÓTV State personnel who will assist with the data collection must submit proof of training in the use of human participants in research before the IRB will review any protocol.

The IRB cannot review protocols for research projects or activities that are already in progress or have been completed.

Completing the Application for Approval of Investigations Involving Human Participants

Student Principal Investigators

• The principal investigator prepares the IRB application with the assistance and approval of a faculty sponsor.
• The complete application packet is submitted by email to msu.irb@murraystate.edu . All IRB applications submitted by students require faculty sponsor concurrence. Application materials are to be found on the ¹Ï×ÓTV State IRB website.
  
  • Please include in the email body:
    • Principal Investigator
    • Faculty Mentor
    • Department
    • Project title
    • Project period
• The principal investigator and faculty sponsor will be notified via e-mail of the protocol identification number and receipt of the IRB application, within 48 business hours.
• The Compliance Coordinator conducts an initial review to determine that the IRB application is complete and contains the following:
  • Completed IRB Application
  • CITI certificates for all researchers and faculty sponsors
  • The final format for online/electronic tests, such as questionnaires, etc.
  • Proposed consent (and, if applicable, assent) forms, including text of oral explanations/scripts
  • Letter from agency granting permission to use its name
  • Letter of approval from participating organizations on official letterhead and with official title of approving authority
  • If applicable, copyrighted materials, such as assessments or questionnaires, and include evidence of permission to use
  • All other specially designed or public domain tests, questionnaires, interview protocols, debriefings, etc.

Faculty Protocol Submission

• The principal investigator prepares the IRB application 

• The complete application packet is submitted by email to msu.irb@murraystate.edu. Application materials are to be found on the ¹Ï×ÓTV State IRB website.
  
  • Please include in the email body:
    • Principal Investigator
    • Department
    • Project title
    • Project period
• The principal investigator and any additional researchers will be notified via e-mail of the identification number and receipt of the IRB application, within 48 business hours.
• The Compliance Coordinator conducts an initial review to determine that the IRB application is complete and contains the following:
  • Completed IRB Application
  • CITI certificates for all researchers
  • The final format for online/electronic tests, questionnaires, etc.
  • Proposed consent (and, if applicable, assent) forms, including text of oral explanations/scripts
  • Letter from agency granting permission to use its name
  • Letter of approval from participating organizations on official letterhead with official title of approving authority
  • If applicable, copyrighted materials, such as assessments or questionnaires, and evidence of permission to use
  • All other specially designed or public domain tests, questionnaires, interview protocols, debriefings, etc.

Download the Application for Approval of Investigations Involving Human Participants (DOC)

Submitting the Application

The signed IRB application and supporting documents files must be emailed to the IRB Compliance Coordinator via e-mail to msu.irb@murraystate.edu. Receipt of these materials in this manner will decrease the time needed for processing the protocol.

Applications must be received by the deadlines listed in the IRB Schedule.

Notification

Each applicant will be notified in writing of the IRB's decision. If the applicant is a student, the decision notification will include the designated faculty sponsor. If you have questions, please contact the Research & State Authorization Compliance Coordinator, Kevin Shields-Hogue, at 270.809.2916 or msu.irb@murraystate.edu.

The principal investigator may not initiate any research activity involving humans until written notification of IRB approval and compliance with any and all contingencies made in connection with said approval has been received.