Texas Tech University

Institutional Review Board

Protection of Human Subjects Committee

All human subjects research, regardless of the source of funding is subject to Federal regulation.  Texas Tech University's Institutional Review Board is responsible for making sure that those regulations are followed.  These web pages will provide TTU's policies and procedures, forms, links to the Federal regulation, and other useful links for those wanting to conduct research with human subjects. 

If the answers to your questions are not found on these pages please contact the Secretary to the Committee, Donna Peters at 742-3884.

TTU IRB Policies & Procedures

Policies and Procedures:  This is the place to start.  We have annotated the document for easy use of the many areas involved.

Members of the IRB:  This list includes links to web pages and emails of the current members of the IRB.

TTU IRB Forms

Cover Sheet:  This must be included with all Human Subjects Protocol Proposals.  This document has form fields in place.  You can type, then print.   

However, the only way you can save is if you have the full version of Adobe.

Proposal Format:  Follow these guidelines in writing your proposed Human Subjects protocol.

Claim for Exemption:  This form must accompany protocols needed to be reviewed as exempt.

Expedited Review Form:  This form must accompany protocols that meet expedited review categories.

Consent Form Information:  The following should be helpful in creating a consent form:

                        Elements of Consent        Written Consent        Short Consent

Human Subjects Training

NIH Human Subjects Training: This training is required of ALL KEY PERSONNEL on NIH grants utilizing human subjects.  It is recommended for anyone whose research involves human subjects.

Federal Regulations

OHRP The Office of Human Subject Research Protection:  Part of the US Dept. of Health and Human Services

45 CFR 46 "The Common Rule" Protection of Human Subjects:  The Federal Regulations

The Belmont Report:  Ethical Principles and Guidelines for the Protection of Human Subjects in Research