The United States Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) requires peer review approval of all research involving human subjects conducted by investigators at institutions that receive funding from federal agencies. In accordance with federal regulations, all research involving human subjects conducted at ²ÝÁñÊÓÆµ or conducted by ²ÝÁñÊÓÆµ faculty, staff, or students must be reviewed and approved by the University's Institutional Review Board (IRB).
The University's IRB application form (as an MSW Word document) and the IRB policy are available for review and download from the links below.
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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING IRB CONTACT:
IRB Chair,
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Westfield, MA 01086
email: irb@westfield.ma.edu
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