Institutional Review Board
We’re Here To Help
Our website is your resource hub for everything related to human research at UCF. Whether you’re submitting a protocol, advising students, or participating in a study, you’ll find tools, training, and expert guidance here to help you navigate the process ethically and efficiently.
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
Study Application Instructions
This guidance document provides a step-by-step look at the application process researchers use to submit proposed research to the UCF IRB.
Protocol Guidance
Note, see the Huron IRB Library Templates tab for the fillable protocol templates.
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.
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 7/6/2026
- IORG0000781 – Expiration 8/13/2024
- IRB#1 IRB00001138, IRB#2 IRB00012110