IRB Resource Guide

The IRB Resource Guide includes sources from which the ethical principles for conducting human research originated, and significant federal regulations.

Examples of Auxiliary Regulations/Policy

Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Other Selected Agency Information

  • Summary of Requirements for Department of Defense Supported Human Research [PDF]
  • U.S. Dept. of Education/Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA) [PDF]
  • Summary of Department of Education (DoED) Requirements [PDF]
  • Summary of Department of Energy (DoE) Requirements [PDF]
  • Summary of Department of Justice (DoJ), National Institute of Justice (NIJ), and Bureau of Prisons (BoP) Requirements [PDF]
  • U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
  • Summary of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Requirements [PDF]
  • University of Kentucky (UK) Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Guidance [PDF]

IRB Expedited and Exemption Review Mechanisms

  • Issues to be Addressed When Conducting Exempt Review [PDF]
  • Issues to be Addressed When Conducting Expedited Review [PDF]