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V. EXCEPTIONS
Research that does not involve human subjects is exempt from this policy. Categories for exempt
research are listed on the IRB Proposal Submission Form.
VI. DEFINITIONS
(Source: 45 CFR 46.102 Definitions)
Institutional Review Board (IRB). A committee established to review and approve research
protocols involving human beings, This committee operates under the rules and regulations of the
Code of Federal Regulations, 45 CFR 46, Protection of Human Subjects (Revised June 18, 1991) and
the policies and procedures of Bowie State University. The IRB is comprised of faculty and
representatives from departments within graduate programs which research is conducted with human
subjects (Behavioral Sciences and Human Services Business and Economics, Communications,
Education and Nursing), the Director of the Office of Sponsored Programs a representative of the
school of Graduate Studies and Research, a community representative and other individuals as
deemed necessary by the IRB of the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Research. Decisions
are made based on a 2/3 majority vote of those in attendance. A tie is broken by the Chair\
Human Subjects. Living individuals about whom an investigator (whether professional or candidate)
conducting research obtains:
A. Data through intervention or interaction with the individual, or
B. Identifiable private information
Research. A systemic investigation, including research development, testing and evaluation, designed
to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge.
Sponsored Research. All research and development activities that are sponsored by federal and
non-federal agencies and organizations. This term includes activities involving training of individuals in
research techniques where such activities utilize the same facilities as other research, for the purposes
of this document shall be combined with sponsored research under the function of organized
research. 11/98. The code of federal regulations (Title 45) mandates that a written informed consent
be obtained prior to conducting research with human subjects. The following outline is provided to
assist you in developing an informed consent form for your research.
NOTE: If the application is to be reviewed by the Institutional Review Board as exempt, one copy is
sufficient. Complete the Proposal Submission Form and include the consent form.
IRB PROPOSAL SUBMISSION DUE DATES AND SEMESTERS
SEMESTER DUE DATE FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
SEMESTER DUE DATE FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
Fall Semester Second Friday in October
Spring Semester Second Friday in March
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