Investigator Guidelines
The purpose of the Investigator Guidelines is to help researchers navigate through policies and procedures related to the conduct of Human Subject Research that are specific to Randolph-Macon College.
IRB Review: Where Do I Begin?
In these guidelines, we have tried to provide answers to frequently asked questions. While this manual cannot possibly address every situation or question that may arise, it is designed to serve as a reference guide to assist you in your efforts to conduct human subject research and assist in protecting the rights and welfare of human participants in accordance with federal standards in Human Research Protection Programs (HRPP), such as the Federal Wide Assurance (FWA) with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Human Research Protection (OHRP).
If, after reviewing the investigator guidelines, you still have questions, we encourage you to contact the IRB by email at irb@rmc.edu. The IRB Chair is happy to answer questions or conduct training sessions with faculty, staff, or students.