All research involving the systematic collection of information, data, or specimens/samples from or about human subjects or information, data, specimens/samples gathered from humans at some prior time, either by the researchers themselves or someone else, must be reviewed and approved before such studies are undertaken. This policy applies to:

• Any research, whether new, ongoing, or proposed, regardless of funding status and source, whether conducted at Caldwell University or elsewhere, by anyone affiliated with Caldwell University (i.e., faculty, students, staff)
• Any investigator from outside Caldwell University who wishes to perform research on members of the Caldwell University community or its campus. These investigators must have a Caldwell University faculty or staff member serve as sponsor or co-investigator. Approval must be given by the VPAA and/or designee for the research to be conducted on campus by anyone not affiliated by the university.

Please contact the IRB by emailing [email protected] with any questions.