Research on Human and Animal Subjects

Note: There may be periodic updates to CUHSR forms and applications. Please make sure you are submitting the current version.

Submit all paperwork and any IRB-related questions on research with human subjects to: CUHSR@easternct.edu

Submit all paperwork and any questions related to research with animal subjects to: iacuc@easternct.edu

Human and Animal Research Ethics Trainings

• Human Research CITI Trainings Faculty/Staff Researchers Updated 6/3/22
• Human Research CITI Trainings Student Researchers Updated 6/3/22
• Animal Research CITI Trainings Faculty/Staff Researchers Updated 6/3/22
• Animal Research CITI Trainings Student Researchers Updated 6/3/22
• CITI Registration / Log In

Paperwork for Submissions to the CUHSR

• Instructions for Submitting IRB-1 or IRB-2 Protocol Applications Updated 8/5/25
• IRB-1 Expedited and Full Board Review Protocol Application Version 8/23/25
  • Faculty/staff/graduate student research that does not meet the criteria for one of the exempt research categories AND undergraduate students conducting independent research projects (Honor's thesis, independent study, etc.).
• IRB-1A Drug/Device Form Version 8/15/25
• IRB-1B Genetic Testing Form Version 8/15/25
• IRB-1C Treatment Form Version 8/15/25
• IRB-2 Exempt Review Protocol Application Version 8/23/25
  • Faculty/staff/graduate student research that meets the criteria for one of the exempt research categories. Note: the CUHSR is not currently using the Revised Common Rule (2018 Requirements) Exempt Category 7 or 8.
• IRB-3 Research with Human Subjects Assessment Form Version 8/17/25
  
  • If you are unsure if your research needs to be reviewed by the CUHSR, submit this completed form and the CUHSR will determine if you need to complete an IRB-1 or IRB-2 Protocol Application. 
• IRB-5 Application for Continuing Review of Approved Research Version 8/5/25
  • To continue to enroll new participants past a protocol expiration date (must submit before the expiration date).
• IRB-6 Change of Protocol Form Version 8/17/25
  • Any changes to an approved protocol must be approved by the CUHSR before they can be implemented (this includes changing research personnel/student RAs).

Paperwork for the Involvement of Human Subjects in Student Research Projects within a Course

• Instructions for Submitting an IRB-4 Protocol Application Updated 8/5/25
• IRB-4 Protocol Application Version 8/17/25
  
  • Faculty who are teaching a course where students will conduct human subjects research. This is not for students doing independent research through an Honor's course or independent study course. 
• Review Sheet for Student Research Projects Covered by an IRB-4 Protocol Updated 8/17/21

Sample Consent and Assent Forms

• Sample Consent Form on Letterhead Updated 6/9/22
• Information on Writing Assent Forms Updated 8/5/19

Resources from the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP)

• 45 CFR 46 Policy Regulations for The Protection of Human Subjects
• Guidance Information
• Educational Resources for Investigators
• Human Subject Regulations Decision Charts

Forms for Research on Animal Subjects

• Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
• IACUC Approval Form Version 7/29/19

CUHSR Committee Members

• Timothy Cochran, Professor of Music
• Alita Cousins, Professor of Psychological Science
• Melanie Evans Keyes (Chair), Professor of Psychological Science
• Kwangwon Lee, Associate Professor of Early Childhood Special Education
• Deborah Monahan, Unaffiliated Community Member
• Sarah Nightingale, Associate Professor of Social Work
• Nick Parsons, Associate Professor of Criminology and Sociology