What is the Institutional Review Board?
The Institutional Review Board (IRB) at Fielding Graduate University reviews all research with human participants conducted by members of the Fielding Graduate University according to the guidelines set forth by the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) and Fielding’s institutional policies. Research must receive IRB approval or exemption before recruitment or data collection begins.

Applications are reviewed on a monthly basis and must be received no later than 5 p.m. of the first business day of the month in which review is desired.

Who can be a research participant?
In social behavioral, organizational, psychological, and educational research, participants come from many diverse backgrounds depending upon the topic being studied and may include young children, school aged students/children, adult students, employees, members of other cultures, women, men, and You!

What do you do if you’ve been asked to participate in a research study?
Ask questions and read the study materials so that you are well informed about what the study is about and what the researcher is asking you to do. You have the right to know about the purpose of the study, the study procedures, any risks or discomforts and benefits that you might expect, and also to ask questions or to withdraw from the study at any time.

Who do you contact if you have questions about your rights as a research participant?
IRB Office: irb@fielding.edu; 805.898.4033