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The University of Utah Institutional Review Board (IRB) is responsible for reviewing research projects that study people. IRB review makes sure that research meets high ethical standards, as well as federal and state laws. The IRB prides itself on serving the University’s researchers and the people who agree to take part in research across the State of Utah, the United States, and other countries all over the world.

The IRB is seeking student volunteers to learn about the IRB process and assist in reviewing medical, social, and behavioral research. Student volunteers will have the opportunity to represent the thoughts and concerns of community. Volunteers will help to make sure a research project is in the best interests of the human participants and is communicated in a way that the community can understand.

Generally, student representatives participate in the following ways:

  • Serve for a specific period of time, up to 1 year;
  • Commit to reviewing 1-5 research projects per month (approximately 4-10 hours a month);
  • Agree to attend monthly meetings (approximately 2.5 hours per month); and
  • Have experience using a computer, including the use of the internet, online software programs, email, and document viewing platforms (such as Microsoft Word and PDFs).

Student volunteers are not considered hired employees of the IRB or the University of Utah.

Student Volunteer Application

Student Volunteer Application

Contact Information

Name
Name
First
Last
Address
Address
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal

Schedule

The IRB currently convenes each week on Wednesday from Noon until about 2:30PM, and the third Thursday of each month at the same time.
Are you available most Wednesdays and/or Thursdays?
How did you hear about the IRB?
How long do you anticipate serving?

Education & Experience

Highest level of education
Have you served in the United State Military?
Do you or any members of your immediate family work for the University of Utah, the VA, Primary Children's Hospital, and/or Shriner's Hospital for Children?
Are you or any members of your immediate family a student of the University of Utah, the VA, Primary Children's Hospital, and/or Shriner's Hospital for Children?
Are you currently employed?

Anticipated Contribution to the IRB

Vulnerable Populations

Certification

By clicking this checkbox, I hereby release the University of Utah and all persons, organizations, or government agencies from any damages resulting from furnishing the information describe above. I verify that the information I have provided is complete and true. I understand that any omission or misstatement may result in withdrawal of a conditional offer to join the Institutional Review Board.
Note: After submitting your application, only limited changes can be made with assistance from the IRB. Please review your application before submitting.