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Institutional Review Board

BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY

Institutional Review Board Policies and Procedures

I. PURPOSE
The purposes of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) are:
A. To review applications requesting permission to conduct research involving human
subjects for compliance with University guidelines and federal regulations regarding the
protection of human subjects (Title 45 Code of Federal Regulations Part 46).
B. To assist applicants to meet University guidelines and federal regulations regarding
the protection of human subjects.

II. APPLICABILITY
C. SCOPE
This policy applies to:
1. Individuals or groups planning to conduct research with humans affiliated with BSU;
2. Campus-based individuals or groups submitting a proposal for external funding; and
3. Campus-based individuals or groups conducting research off-campus.

D. ELIGIBILITY
1. Faculty, staff and candidates affiliated with BSU and
2. Individuals or groups not affiliated with BSU who wish to conduct research
involving BSU constituencies.

E. RESPONSIBILITIES
The Bowie State University IRB is responsible for the implementation of this policy. The
IRB will meet monthly to review applications.

III. GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS
Researchers must submit the following:
A. A statement of project approval from the department where the research is to be
conducted.
B. Approval of the faculty advisor (if a candidate is conducting the research).
C. One original nine (9) copies of the typed IRB Proposal Submission Form (see
attached).
D. One original and nine (9) copies of the proposed consent form (see example attached)
E. One original and one (1) copy of the typed IRB Proposed Submission Form if the project is
EXEMPT from IRB review.

IV. RESULTS
Applicants will receive written notification of approval or suggestions for modification of the
proposal. Applications that have not been approved may be resubmitted.

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