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IRB: Procedures and Guidance

The NC State University IRB maintains a wealth of documentation and other resources to assist researchers throughout the IRB lifecycle. Here, you'll find all of our guidance documents on study design, data collection methods and modes, and other considerations.

IRB Guidance

This section provides guidance on study design, methods and modes of data collection, and IRB considerations.

The NC State University IRB provides guidance for the most commonly asked questions, employed methods, and how to navigate the varying laws, regulations, and policies. Many of these guidance documents include or link to required forms, policies, and templates.

Does My Project Need IRB Review?

Expectations for Researchers

Guidance for Specific NC State University Units 

Federally Funded Projects

Applying for Exemption

Participant Selection

Benign Behavioral Interventions, Deception, and AR/VR

Research Using the Human Body

Secondary Data Collection

Survey Research

Qualitative Research Methods

Assessing Risk and Benefits

Incentives and Compensation: Under Influence and Coercion

Data Management, Sharing, and Use

Using the WCG Private IRB