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Home >>  Research  >>  IRB

Institutional Review Board for the Protection of Human Subjects

The NPS IRB has jurisdiction over all research involving human subjects. A human subject is a living individual about whom an investigator conducting research obtains (1) data through intervention or interaction with the individual, or (2) identifiable private information. No human subject research in any form can take place without proper review and approval by the NPS IRB and NPS President. The NPS IRB is authorized to review, recommend approval to the NPS President, require modifications in, or withhold approval or suspend approval of research involving human participants. For a list of specific human research protection instructions and regulations reference NAVPGSCOL Instruction 3900.4A (authentication required).

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LimeSurvey is a free, open-source surveying tool that is hosted by NPS. Your survey(s) and data are kept private and secure on NPS web servers. This survey tool provides many helpful features including: 28 question types, unlimited number of surveys and participants and enhanced import and export functions.

To obtain a LimeSurvey account for research involving human subject and academic based research contact Celine Lai at clai@nps.edu. If conducting institutional research or administrative surveys contact Dali Ozturk at maozturk@nps.edu.


Student research process flow chart.

Send checklist & proposal to IRBChecklist@nps.edu

Note, the IRB does not review checklist submissions. If you are unsure if human subjects are involved submit a determination request form.
Complete a determination request and have your advisor sign.

The IRB will determine if human subjects are involved and notify you.
Complete an IRB application package.

Research activities may not begin until IRB and NPS President approval is provided.

Faculty research process flow chart.

IRB review and approval is not required.

If you are unsure if human subjects are involved submit a determination request form.
Complete a determination request, attached research proposal and any data collection tools (ex: survey questions).

The IRB will determine if human subjects are involved and notify you.
Complete an IRB application package.

Research activities may not begin until IRB and NPS President approval is provided.

Links:

IRB Forms Ethics Training Survey Guidance IRB Submission Process Decision Trees
IRB Forms and Templates CITI Registration Instructions - READ THIS FIRST!
To avoid taking incorrect training modules, read before taking CITI training.
IRB Interim Guidance on Survey Approvals Initial Review & Determinations
Determination Request Form CITI Ethics Training Survey and Interview Approvals Amendments
IRB Student Research Checklist Sponsored Programs Annual Training on the Use of Human Subjects IRB Review of Available NPS Survey Tools Continuing Reviews
About the IRB Frequently Asked Questions Quick Start Guide for LimeSurvey Protocol Closure (End of Experiment Reports)
About IRB Frequently Asked Questions LimeSurvey Basics Training Video  
IRB Membership List      

For information about the IRB review and submission process or to submit a IRB application contact Mrs. Rikki Nguyen, HRPP Specialist, at 831-656-2998, ranguyen@nps.edu. All other questions can be addressed to Dr. Larry Shattuck, (831) 656-2473, lgshattu@nps.edu.