Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Description
The Institutional Review Board is responsible for reviewing research involving human subjects
and enforcing the requirement of informed consent to assure that the rights and welfare of
subjects who participate in research conducted by WSU faculty, staff and students are protected
and that the University is in compliance with federal requirements (Title 45 Code of Federal
Regulations, Part 46). The IRB website includes IRB applications and guides, consent form templates, WSU Title IX exception documents, IRB resources and links, FAQ, and other information.