Human Subjects Research

All research protocols involving human subjects must be submitted to IRB Mentor for review. 

IRB Mentor  

The following Mentor instructions and user guides can help you navigate the submission, revision, and approval process. 

IRB Mentor Log On Instructions 

IRB Mentor User Guide

Haverford Students must email IRB@brynmawr.edu to gain access to IRB Mentor

All documents necessary for human subjects protocol submission can be found in the Documents section of IRB Mentor 

IRB Meetings occur twice per semester. 

All FULL review protocols must be submitted at least two weeks before the scheduled meeting. However, Exempt Review and Expedited Review protocols are accepted on a rolling basis. Please contact irb@brynmawr.edu to confirm submission deadlines.

Required Trainings 

Researchers working with human subjects are required to complete online Human Subject training through CITI. Certificates and Completion Reports should be submitted to the IRB. 

All students, faculty, and faculty mentors must complete the required trainings before submitting human subjects protocols to the IRB. 

Instructions for accessing the required trainings:

For Faculty/StaFf/Faculty Mentors

FOR STUDENTS 

Many faculty, staff, and students may also be required to complete Responsible Conduct of Research training. 

Any concerns regarding human subjects research should be reported in writing and submitted electronically to the IRB chair and the Director of Sponsored Research via IRB@brynmawr.edu email address. Anonymous reports may be submitted in writing to the Office of Sponsored Research.

Contact the IRB