Office of Sponsored Research

Community of Science

Grant Advisor Plus

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Procedures: Who must apply

Any Principal Investigator related to Mount Holyoke College who engages in scholarly research involving human subjects, either on- or off-campus, must apply to the IRB for approval of the research. Such approval must be obtained before undertaking the research. Individuals who meet the definition of a “Principal Investigator” must apply for approval from Mount Holyoke's IRB even if their research has been approved by another institution's or organization’s Institutional Review Board.

• Definition of Principal Investigator
• Research Involving Children
• Student Projects: research practicum vs research project
• What is Exempt from IRB Review