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Researcher Guide

Step 1: Determine whether your Project Requires HRPP or IRB Review

If you are not certain if your research activities require HRPP/IRB review, you may submit an application on IRBManager or contact the Research Compliance Specialist for an informal research determination. You may also review the following resources:

Does My Project Require HRPP/IRB Review?
IRB Guidance for Determining Whether a Project Requires HRPP/IRB Review
CUNY HRPP Guidance: When is HRPP or IRB Review Required
NIH Decision Tool: Am I Doing Human Subjects Research?

Step 2: Complete the Human Subjects Research (HSR) CITI Training

The Collaborative IRB Training Initative (CITI) is the computer-based training taken by CUNY researchers, research assistants, and other key personnel consists of several topical modules offered for distinct user groups.

The Human Subjects Research (HSR) Training CITI is required for all researchers and research personnel involved in research activities. CITI Certification lasts for three years. Every three years researchers and personnel must take refresher courses. The Human Subjects Basic CITI Training will take three to four hours and the Human Subjects Refresher Course takes 1 to 2 hours. CITI Training course modules can be taken together or separately.

Individuals can access CITI here. If you have any questions regarding the CITI requirements, please contact the Research Compliance Specialist.

For more information regarding CITI training, please view instructions.

Step 3: Determine the Level of Review You are Requesting

If you are unsure of the level of review required for your submission, please review our “What Level of Review Does My Project Require?” video. You may also contact the Research Compliance Specialist if you have any questions.

Step 4: Submitting an Application on IRBManager - Top 10 Tips from IRB Liaison

Please contact our Faculty IRB Liaison Christopher Stults or HRPP Consultant, Elliott Larson, if you have IRBManager questions during any stage of the research development process.

Faculty IRB Liaison – Top Ten Tips (7:37)

You may use the following resources during the development of your submission:

IRBManager PI Manual
IRBManager Help Library
HRPP Video Library
Application Decision Flowchart
Templates, Forms, & Documents