Compliance
Human Subjects Institutional Review Board (HSIRB)
The Human Subjects Institutional Review Board (HSIRB) 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 
and they are 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.
- Students learn about the ethical conduct of human research.
- HSIRB Review Process Map
HSIRB Training
Application Forms
To access HSIRB forms for your initial application, continuing review or final report, and class project registration, visit the Compliance Forms section.
Additional information, materials, and resources:
- Deadlines and Meeting Information
- Federal Regulations and Specific University Policies
- Common Practices (standard operating procedures) when conducting research that involves human subjects
Additional Requirements
- Undergraduate Research - Conducting Research on Human Subjects
- Faculty Supervising Undergraduates
- Instructions for Collecting Blood
- Instructions for Recruiting Subjects
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions? Email the research compliance coordinator