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Researcher's Guide

For detailed information on human subjects research, please see the Policy and Procedure for Human Subjects manual. Before you submit your research materials make sure you have the following documents included for IRB review:

  1. Adequate training of research team (NIH/CITI training certificates)
  2. Complete IRB protocol (including signatures from all members of the research team)
  3. Informed consent/assent/parental permission document(s)
  4. Recruitment materials
  5. Letter(s) of support

Complete the appropriate protocol form, including all necessary materials for IRB review. Complete protocols should be submitted to:

IRB Administrator
Western Illinois University
Office of Sponsored Projects, SH 320
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455-1390

While department or college level reviews are not required, researchers are strongly encouraged to have their protocols checked by colleagues, faculty mentors, or IRB staff prior to submission to the University IRB.

Note: Adequate time is a necessity for the IRB to review protocols. A full IRB review may take a minimum of one month to complete. Protocols must be received in the Office of Sponsored Projects at least two weeks prior to the next scheduled meeting. IRB meeting dates and deadlines are available by visiting our Membership and Meeting Info page , sending an e-mail to the IRB Administrator at IRB@wiu.edu, or calling the Office of Sponsored Projects at (309) 298-1191.

Research conducted in cooperation with other agencies or organizations, e.g., University of Illinois, Illinois State University, Bridgeway, etc., may require review by those organizations’ IRBs and a letter of approval from the WIU IRB. For advice in such situations, please contact the Office of Sponsored Projects IRB Administrator at IRB@wiu.edu.

If you have questions please contact:

IRB Administrator
Office of Sponsored Projects, SH 320
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
IRB@wiu.edu
309-298-1191