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Institutional Review Board (IRB)

OVERVIEW

The Institutional Review Board (IRB) at Sam Houston State University ensures that research involving human participants upholds the highest standards of ethics, safety, and regulatory compliance.

All SHSU research involving human subjects, whether funded or unfunded, must be reviewed and approved by the IRB before data collection begins.

 

Mission

The mission of the SHSU IRB is to protect the rights and welfare of human research participants.
The IRB reviews, approves, and monitors research in accordance with federal regulations, institutional policies, and ethical principles established in the Belmont Report (Respect for Persons, Beneficence, and Justice).

SHSU maintains an approved Federalwide Assurance (FWA00002405) of compliance with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP).

Start a Cayuse IRB Submission

Welcome to the IRB Application Walkthrough — your step-by-step guide to preparing and submitting your study for review.

What You’ll Need

Before you begin:

  • Completed CITI certification(s) for all research team members

  • Supporting documents (e.g., consent forms, recruitment materials, surveys, etc.)

  • Faculty advisor review (for student-led projects)

To begin a new IRB submission, access Cayuse Human Ethics: Start Cayuse IRB Submission

If you cannot log in, please complete the New User Request Form.

Need help? Use our Cayuse Navigation Guide to learn how to locate “Human Ethics (IRB)” in Cayuse, start a new study, and monitor your submission status.