Human Subjects

Applying

Student Grants

Projects involving human subjects may require approval by the IRB and involve additional steps in the application and award process. Students should talkÌýto theirÌýmentors as soon as possible and review the resources and guidelines on theÌý.

Additional Prompts

Student's Prompt

Have you completed training in human subject research (IRB)?

  • Yes: Attach your IRB training completion certificate.
  • No: (100 words maximum} Explain your plan to complete the IRB training requirements for human subject testing.

Mentor's Prompt

100 words maximum: Explain how you will support your mentee's plans to work with human subjects.

Student's Prompts

Have you completed training in human subject research (IRB)?

  • Yes: Attach your IRB training completion certificate.
  • No: (100 words maximum) Explain your plan to complete the IRB training requirements for human subject testing.

Has your project been approved by the IRB?

  • Yes: Attach your IRB approval.
  • No: (100 words maximum) Explain your plan to receive IRB approval for your project, noting how you will identify and protect subjects during and after the project.

Mentor's Prompt

100 words maximum: Explain how you will support your mentee's plans to work with human subjects.

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Common Issues

The proposal contains inaccurate information, typographical errors, etc. Be sure to carefully proof your writing well before the application deadline.

Either the student or their mentor are not eligible to apply for UROP funding. Review the eligibility guidelines and consider adding ineligible mentors as an "additional supervisor."

The proposal contains personally identifiable information (PII), such as the student or mentor's name. Remove all PII—even on the mentor's endorsement.

The application misses an important campus policy compliance procedure. Talk to your mentor if you have questions about working with human or animal subjects, planning travel or contributing to an NSF and/or NIH-funded project.

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