All University of Memphis faculty, staff or students who propose to engage in any research activity involving the use of human subjects must have prior approval from the Institutional Review Board (IRB). The IRB is responsible for safeguarding rights and welfare of all persons participating in research projects, whether funded or non-funded. Requests for further information or any questions regarding the committee should be directed to Susie Hayes, IRB Coordinator, Office of Research Support Services, Administration 315, Memphis, TN 38152, 901.678.5071.

Effective January 1, 2004, anyone who submits an application to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) will need to provide documentation that they have reviewed the modules at the website Education in the Responsible Conduct in Research (RCR). As each module is completed, an email is automatically generated and can be forwarded with the IRB application or printed and attached as part of the application. You may also print the page shown at the completion of the module and attach it.

This curriculum covers nine topics relevant to RCR and presents learning objectives, relevant UM policies, resource links, and references for each of the nine modules.

Modules 1-8 are required. Module 9 is required if you are using animals in research or teaching, but is optional to all others. Click here to access.