Institutional Review Board (IRB)

Information Regarding COCC Institutional Review Board (IRB)

What is IRB?

An Institutional Review Board (IRB) is a committee established by an institution to protect the rights and welfare of human subjects recruited to participate in research activities. Federal, state and university regulations require all human subjects research conducted by Central Oregon Community College faculty, staff and students to be approved by the IRB before the research can be conducted.

Helpful Information

• Does IRB Review Apply?
• Protocol Application Instructions 
• Informed Consent Requirements

Application Forms for IRB

• Expedited or Full Board Protocol Application
• Exempt Protocol Application

Additional Forms for IRB

• IRB Final Report Form
• IRB Interim Report Form
• IRB Modification Form
• IRB Renewal Form

Training

PRHP Online Training ($49.97 fee)

Contact Information

Kirsten Hostetler, IRB Chair: irb@cocc.edu