The purpose of this information is to provide guidance for Exemption Category 3 of human subjects research regulations (45 CFR 46) and provide examples of “benign behavioral interventions” at The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). Exemption Category 3 (3) (i) Research involving benign behavioral interventions in conjunction with the collection of information from an …read more

Common Rule Most Exempt Studies are not subject to Federal regulations, however must go through an administrative review process to confirm their exemption status. The Office of Human Subjects Protections (OHSP) is responsible for determining whether research involving human subjects meets the criteria for exemption as outlined in the Federal regulations (see below). Investigators may not make this …read more

Getting Started The Application After Approval Who can I talk to if I have a question about human participants research? The Office of Human Subjects Protections (OHSP) is available to provide assistance to investigators who are engaged in research with human participants. For general questions, please contact our office at HSP@utdallas.edu. When is IRB review …read more

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All IRB initial applications must include a detailed plan for how participants will be identified and recruited. All activities and materials must be non-coercive and the potential subjects must voluntarily participate in the recruitment process. Therefore, the Institutional Review Board (IRB) must approve the recruitment plan and all materials (flyers, email solicitations, advertisements, brochures, letters, …read more

The Principal Investigator The Principal Investigator (PI) is the primary individual responsible for the ethical design and conduct of a research study including the supervision of co-investigators and study personnel. While the PI may delegate tasks to members of their research team, they remain ultimately responsible to ensure all research activities are designed and carried …read more

The HIVE award is a way to recognize UTD students and staff exhibiting positive Habits, Ideals, Values, and Ethics in human subjects research. Spring 2024 Fall 2023 Summer 2023 Spring 2023 Fall 2022  Summer 2022 Spring 2022 Fall 2021