WPU’s Institutional Review Board reviews all proposed research that involves human participants and is conducted under the auspices of the institution (e.g., by faculty, students, staff). The board helps to ensure that WPU researchers conform to ethical standards and thus shares responsibility for the protection of human participants, researchers, and the University. Furthermore, the board is committed to carrying out this charge in a manner that will support and assist researchers.
For research and research-related activity involving human participants, WPU is guided by the ethical principles set forth in the National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects of Research: The Belmont Report and is guided by the procedures of Title 45, Part 46 of the Code of Federal Regulations (45 CFR 46).
Procedures
Application for Exempt Review
Application for Expedited and Full Review
Review Determination Form