Human Subjects Frequently Asked Questions
Who do I contact if I have questions regarding human subjects research and the IRB?Who do I contact if I have serious concerns about the welfare and safety of research participants, or about misconduct involving human subject research?
- IRB Chairs:
- Stephen Davis, Emergency Medicine
- Rev. Matthew Riegel, Community Representative
- Staff
My sponsor needs a list of IRB committee members. Where can I find such?
When are IRB meetings and submission deadlines?
- The IRB meets at 8:00 AM on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of every month.
- Protocol submissions for an IRB meeting are due on the 10th and 25th of the month (except for November and December). (If this date is a weekend or holiday, the deadline is the next working day.
When do IRB Fees apply?
- If you have an external funding agency, you will be invoiced. Initial review fee is $1,750.00 and Continuing Reviews (renewals) are $500.00. Previous Fee amounts were incorrect.
Does WVU have a federalwide assurance?
- Yes and the Federalwide Assurance number is FWA00005078.
- This assurance was approved on March 13, 2009 and is valid until March 13, 2012. Click here for a copy of the FWA documentation.
What are the registration numbers for the IRBs?
- IRB00000314 West Virginia U IRB #1
- IRB00002568 West Virginia U IRB #3
- For a copy of the IRB Registration documentation Click Here .
How do I obtain IRB training?
- Training can be obtained at IRB Required Training
How long often do I need to re-take the CITI training?
- The CITI training must be renewed every 3 years.
