Institutional Review Board (IRB) Requirements

1. Completion of CITI training is required for all doctoral candidates prior to submission of their IRB Protocol  Forms.
   **Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI):  Responsible Conduct in Research & Scholarship Training: http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/gradschool/research/responsible_conduct_training.asp
   
   
2. University IRB approval is required for all doctoral candidates prior to submission of the Dissertation Proposal defense scheduling form.
   **University IRB Information: http://web.tamu-commerce.edu/academics/graduateSchool/faculty/humanSubjectsIRB/default.aspx
   
   
3. After approval of your major advisor, begin your IRB request by submitting appropriate forms (including CITI completion certificate) as directed above, to the Educational Leadership Departmental IRB Chair: Dr. Kerri O’Connor at kerri_oconnor@tamu-commerce.edu