Human Research Protection Program

Home of MSU's Institutional Review Boards (IRBs)

MSU FWA#: FWA00004556

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
8am - 5pm

Mailing Address:
Michigan State University

207 Olds Hall
East Lansing, MI 48824

Phone: (517) 355-2180
Fax: (517) 432-4503
Email: irb@msu.edu

Office Location:
207 Olds Hall.
Olds Hall is located between the Administration Building and MSU Main Library. Campus Map

There are three separate Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) at Michigan State University.  These are the Biomedical and Health IRB (BIRB), The Social Science/Behavioral/Education IRB (SIRB), and the Community Research IRB (CRIRB).  This web site describes matters of interest to all three IRBs. The three main uses of this web site are:  (1) for researchers or investigators to submit their research protocols to the IRB for review, renewal or revision, (2) for board members to access and review protocols on the web, and (3) to provide forms and information important for understanding and responding ethically and legally toward human participants in research.  To submit a protocol, use the Investigator Login tab on the left.

News

MSU Research News: More Efficient Review for Exempt Human Subject Research (Winter 2010)

New FDA Guidance. The FDA has issued final guidance on "Investigator Responsibilities - Protecting the Rights, Safety, and Welfare of Study Subjects." (November 6, 2009)

The Fall 2009 IRB conference will not be held this year (November 2, 2009)

New Resource - Exempt Consent Template (October 19, 2009).

IRB Chair named (Fall 2009)

The IRB office moved into a new office on August 20th, 2009.......

Upcoming Events

How to Submit an Initial IRB Application Workshop - February 10, 2010 .

View the entire HRPP events calendar.

Resources

PI Checklist - Initial Applications (PDF)

Consent Templates

Exempt Consent Template (PDF)

Instructions for Initial Applications

Frequently Asked Questions

Online Application Instructions