Institutional Review Board
Getting Started
Investigator Manual
A detailed guide to UCF-specific policies and procedures for conducting Human Research.
Guidance Documents
Find annotated protocols, data security tips, and international research guidance to support your IRB submissions.
CITI Training
CITI training is required before submitting an IRB application. Choose Group 1 (Biomedical) or Group 2 (Social/Behavioral) based on your research type. GCP training is also required for certain clinical trials.
IRB Basics for Faculty Advisors
This is additional training offered for faculty research mentors.
HRPP/IRB Awareness Training
This training is required for all Graduate Students.
Applying For IRB Review
UCF IRB FAQ
Find answers to common questions about the UCF IRB review process, study submissions, review timelines, regulatory requirements, and more.
IRB Guidance 07 - Study Application Intsructions
This guidance document provides a step-by-step look at the application process researchers use to submit proposed research to the UCF IRB.
STUDY APPLICATION TUTORIAL
Visit the UCF IRB Learning Center for guided tutorials detailing how to submit study applications to the UCF IRB.
IRB Guidance 16 - Faculty Advisor Review
Guidance for faculty research mentors overseeing student applications.
During and After IRB Approval
PI Quality Improvement Self-Assessment
PI’s are encouraged to use the self-assessment tool for to prepare for post-approval monitoring (PAM). All non-exempt research is subject to routine PI Quality Improvement Assessment visits from the Office of Research Compliance division.
STUDY MODIFICATION & CONTINUING REVIEW GUIDE
Use this guide when making changes to an approved study, requesting continued IRB oversight, or closing a study. This resource explains how to submit Modification (MOD), Continuing Review (CR), and study closure requests in Huron IRB.
REPORTABLE NEW INFORMATION (RNI) GUIDE
Use this guide when reporting adverse events, protocol deviations, unanticipated problems, noncompliance, or other new information that may affect participant safety, rights, welfare, or study oversight. This resource explains how to submit Reportable New Information (RNI) in Huron IRB.
Working with External IRBs
Study Application Instructions for Studies Reviewed by an External IRB
This guidance document provides a step-by-step look at the application process for using an external IRB
SMART IRB
SMART IRB is a national reliance system supporting single IRB review and collaborative research.
UCF Federalwide Assurance
The Institutional Review Board (IRB) of the University of Central Florida is organized and operates in compliance with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (DHHS) and Food & Drug Administration regulations for the protection of human subjects, State of Florida law, and the University of Central Florida policies for the conduct of human subject research. The institution holds a Federalwide Assurance (FWA) from the Office of Human Research Protection (OHRP), under DHHS, and are registered as follows:
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- University of Central Florida Federalwide Assurance (FWA)
- FWA00000351 – Expiration 7/28/2028
- IORG0000781 – Expiration 7/25/2026
- IRB#1 IRB00001138, IRB#2 IRB00012110