IRB Submission
If you are not familiar with the IRB Process, please read the information below
IRBNet
Log in to the IRBNet Electronic Submission here
Beginning Your Research
CITI Training and Certification
Before beginning research at Tulane University, each investigator and coordinator should have completed the CITI Training Program.
Take your CITI Training here
IRB Review
Before you begin your research, you should be familiar with the types of IRB Reviews that the HRPO conducts. Here you will find information on the Initial, Ongoing and Post-Submission processes and what category your potential project may fall into.
HRPP Policies and Procedures
Policies and Procedures(pdf)
(html coming soon)
HIPAA
HIPAA FAQs for U-D in Research
FWA Assurances
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
The Belmont Report
Office of Human Research Protections (OHRP)
Code of Federal Regulations
WELCOME
The primary goals of Tulane University's Human Research Protection Office are to balance the protection of human subjects while promoting and facilitating the research enterprise, and to maintain an open and cooperative relationship with the research community. We are committed to assisting you with your various human research efforts.
In addition to the online CITI training course for all research personnel, we publish a newsletter on a quarterly basis. We will also host IRB workshops semi-annually to fulfill a key component of our educational mission. Please check our website regularly as we will be posting information regarding new updates on IRB processes, and timely topics in the news and scientific press regarding human research studies.
Our goal is to provide researchers with a clear view of the IRB submission process. We have created a number of tools including checklists and flowcharts to help you navigate through our processes. Additionally, we have revised our policies and procedures to provide a more succinct framework for the office as we move toward accreditation.
Finally, it is important to note that all IRB approvals must be obtained before beginning any research activity.
The Office will be receptive to your comments and feedback as we strive to make improvements to our policies and procedures. Our aim is to work with you in promoting research involving human subjects at Tulane University.
–The IRB Team
Welcome to IRBNet
Training Materials
IRBNet Login and Registration Tips
IRBNet Users Guide -
Step by Step Instructions for using IRBNet
IRBNet Electronic Signature Instructions -
Step by Step Instructions on how to Electronically Sign a Submission/Package
IRBNet Electronic Signature Policies
Policies regarding using Electronic Signatures within the IRBNet system
IRBNet Instructions - Researcher 1 (PDF) -
Visual Instructions in Powerpoint on how to submit an Initial Submission/New Project
IRBNet Instructions - Researcher 2 (PDF) -
Visual Instructions in Powerpoint on how to submit Seconday Submissions/Packages and other Advanced Topics
Video Training available here
Institutional Review Board, New Orleans, LA 70112 504-988-2665 irbmain@tulane.edu