Institutional Review Board (IRB)
The FGCU Institutional Review Board (IRB) reviews all research activities involving human subjects. The IRB ensures that the rights, safety and welfare of human subjects are protected as mandated by the appropriate federal regulations, state statutes and university guidelines. Research with human subjects may not be conducted prior to receiving IRB approval.
***Important IRB Notice: The IRB application process has transitioned to the Streamlyne platform.
All users are required to complete training to be given access to the new management
platform.
To sign up for training, please register at: IRB Streamlyne Training
For questions, please reach out to Samantha Watson.
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IRB Guidelines, Forms, and Submission of Applications
Toggle More InfoApplications and protocols are accepted by ORSP on behalf of the board and reviewed weekly by the IRB chairperson or designee. Protocols requiring review by the full Institutional Review Board must be received a minimum of one month prior to the Board’s meeting date.
- IRB Guidelines
- IRB Amendment/Continuation/Closure Form
- Guidelines For Letters From Agencies Cooperating With the Research
- Guidelines For Obtaining Assent From Children Or Minors And Guidelines For Parental Consent
- 2023 Child Assent and Parental Consent Model Instructions
- 2023 Child Assent and Parent Consent Model Form
- 2023 Online Consent Model Instructions
- 2023 Online Consent Model Form
- 2023 Oral Consent Model Instructions
- 2023 Oral Consent Model Form
- 2023 Signed Informed Consent Model Instructions
- 2023 Signed Informed Consent Model Form
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Streamlyne
Toggle More Info- IRB Streamlyne Application Link
- IRB PI Application Instructions- Create and Submit a NEW Protocol
- IRB Protocol Search Instructions
- IRB Revision Request Instructions
- IRB Student Researchers Access and Permissions Instructions
- IRB Student Login & Password Instruction
- IRB Chair & Dean Instructions
- IRB Principle Investigator(PI), Co- Investigator, & AdHoc Approval/Disapproval Instruction
- Streamlyne Action List Abbreviations
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Links to Human Subjects Research Resources
Toggle More Info- Code of Federal Regulations 45CFR46
- Human Subject Protections Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP)
- Human Subjects for Behavioral and Social Science Research National Science Foundation (NSF)
- International Compilation of Human Research Standards (2014 edition)
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- PRIM&R Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research
- The Belmont Report
- Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (NIH)
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Human Subjects in Research Training
Toggle More InfoAll investigators and key study personnel* must hold a current certificate of completion of the appropriate Collaborative Institutional training Initiative (CITI) Human Subjects in Research training course before conducting human subjects research. This requirement includes individuals added to a protocol via an amendment.
The initial renewal of training in Human Subjects in Research is required every five years. Investigators and key study personnel* must renew their training by taking a shorter refresher course offered by CITI. Subsequent renewals are required every three years.
*key study personnel include all individuals, including students, who enroll research subjects, obtain informed consent or screen potential subjects, and who analyze or report identifiable research data.
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Health Information Privacy and Security (HIPS) Training
Toggle More InfoThe federal HIPAA Privacy Rule protects the privacy of personal health information. To meet the training requirements of HIPAA and other US statutory/regulatory authorities, FGCU offers an online course in health information privacy and security through the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI).
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IRB Members
Toggle More InfoNAME TITLE DEPARTMENT EMAIL PHONE Bourgeois, Martin, Chair Professor College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Psychology mbourgeo@fgcu.edu (239) 590-7540 Ciris, Pelin Program Coordinator/Assistant Professor U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering pciris@fgcu.edu (239) 745-4601 Ozfidan, Burhan Associate Professor College of Education, Teacher Preparation bozfidan@fgcu.edu (239) 745-4639 Sinclair, Starlette, Co-Chair Assistant Professor College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Psychology ssinclair@fgcu.edu (239) 590-7232 Szecsi, Tunde Professor College of Education, Teacher Education tszecsi@fgcu.edu (239) 590-7788 van Duijn, Arie Professor Marieb College of Health & Human Services, Rehabilitative Sciences avanduij@fgcu.edu (239) 590-7537 Wheeler, Patrick Eminent Scholar College of Arts & Sciences, Department of Accounting pwheeler@fgcu.edu (239) 590-7329 Payton, Alice Community Member Alexander, Sherry, Ex-officio Assistant Director, Research Compliance & Integrity Officer Sponsored Programs & Scholarly Innovation research@fgcu.edu (239) 590-7522 Watson, Samantha, Ex-officio Research Compliance Coordinator Research Compliance & Integrity research@fgcu.edu (239) 590-7022 -
IRB Meeting Dates
Toggle More InfoJune 20, 2025
DATE TIME LOCATION June 20, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM TBD July 18, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM TBD August 15, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM TBD September 19, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM TBD October 17, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM TBD November 21, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM TBD December 19, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM TBD January 16, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM TBD February 20, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM TBD March 20, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM TBD April 17, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM TBD May 15, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM TBD June 19, 2026
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM TBD