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The human subjects research protocol form in Kuali has recently undergone an update to help researchers develop a more comprehensive protocol for IRB review.  The changes involve more detailed definitions, explanations and examples within the protocol questions, as well as guidance on why the questions are important. Some of the updates include:

• More detailed explanation of who is considered a “human subject”
• Clarification on what is considered “normal educational practices”
• Question added to address research being conducted outside the United States
• More detailed explanation of when subjects are “identifiable”
• A “Permissions” tab at the top of each protocol now allows the person submitting the protocol to give co-investigators or faculty advisors permission to view or edit the protocol

While some of the new material is evident in the question itself, much of the additional guidance can be found in the help bubbles.  To find this supplemental information, look for a question mark inside a bubble and simply hover your cursor over the icon to reveal the added text.

For more information on how to submit a protocol in Kuali Research as well as other related resources, please visit our site.  For any questions, you can email us at researchcompliance@siue.edu.