This depends on whether or not the project meets the criteria of human subject research. To determine whether an IRB is needed, please complete the "How to determine if your project requires IRB approval" form above under the "Other Resources" tab.

Your Gannon network ID is the first part of your Gannon University e-mail address (all the characters before the "@").

The following attachments are required (if applicable to your study):
1. Citi training certificate for all investigators and faculty advisor
2. Informed consent
3. Any recruitment material (e.g., flyer, e-mail scripts, etc.)
4. Outcome measures (e.g., survey, interview questions, etc.)

Save all documents into a folder and then compress or zip the folder. Then attach the zipped/compressed folder to the application.

When completing your IRB application, input the name and Gannon e-mail address of the faculty member advising your research study. When you application is completed, your faculty advisor will need to log into their IRB account and approve your application. Once your advisor approves the application, log into your IRB account and click on "submit" application.
***Your application will not be submitted until your faculty advisor approves your application

In Microsoft Word, check the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level test.
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