OVPR
Compliance
Human Subjects Institutional Review Board
The Human Subjects Institutional Review Board is a local review board, established by the WMU Board of Trustees in accord with federal regulations, to interpret and apply federal regulations, state law, and research sponsor requirements for the use of human subjects in research. The HSIRB is charged with the protection of the rights and welfare of human subjects in research conducted under the aegis of Western Michigan University.
The three basic ethical principles that guide the HSIRB are derived from the Belmont Report. These are with respect for persons, beneficence, and justice. By submitting a protocol to HSIRB:
- Investigators comply with university policy and federal regulations.
- Investigators promote the protection of the rights and welfare of research participants.
- Faculty set an example for student researchers.
- Students learn about the ethical conduct of human research.
HSIRB Training
Policy for Required Training 
Training Modules
Application Forms
Application for Initial Review
Template for Protocol Outline
Template for Informed Consent Form
Application for Additional Investigator(s)
Sample Consent and Assent Forms
Application for Continuing Review
Class Research Project Form - To be completed and submitted by the instructor.
Project Final Report Application
Additional information, materials, and resources:
Deadlines and Meeting Information
The Belmont Report
Information for Undergraduates - Conducting Research on Human Subjects
Information for Faculty
Federal Regulations and Specific University Policies
Information for Research Subjects
Frequently Asked Questions
Background on HSIRB
Common Practices (standard operating procedures) when conducting research that involves human subjects
Instructions for Collecting Blood
Instructions for Recruiting