Institutional Review Board

Getting Started (Steps 1 - 4)

Step 1: Ask yourself if you are conducting human subjects research.
Here are several questions to help you:

Are you collecting data?
Are the data going to be used for generalizable knowledge (e.g., presentations, publications)?
Are the data about living people?

If you answered yes, you are probably doing Human Subjects Research. You can learn more about the guidelines for Human Subjects Research by completing relevant training.

Step 2: Complete Training on Human Subjects Research.

If you are Maricopa Employee or Maricopa student: Enroll in the online training at http://www.citiprogram.org under the Maricopa Community Colleges affiliation. (There is no charge to Maricopans.)

Students: Enroll in the Student Module, unless your faculty advisor for your research project recommends the Social Behavioral Module. (Your advisor also can guide you on completing the application form.)
Principal Investigators, Co PI's and Grants Project Directors: Enroll in the Social Behavioral Module.

If you are Not a Maricopan:

PI's, Co-PI's are asked to provide a copy of certificate indicating completion of training in human subjects research training (recommended by their institution) along with the application form.
Go to the Next Step. (See Application Process)

Step 3: Complete the Application Form for Human Subjects Research Projects. (See Application Form.)

If you have questions or need assistance, please check the "Need Help/Resources" section on the website for individuals you can contact. You can also contact the IRB Office, Maricopa Community College District by email: irb_office@domail.maricopa.edu or by mail: 2411 W. 14th Street; Tempe, AZ 85281.

Step 4: Email and mail your application and certificate of training to the Office(s) indicated. (See Application Process for instructions.)