Review Process
To assure the protection of human subjects, Chestnut Hill College requires that, prior to initiation, all research projects involving human subjects or human materials be reviewed and approved by the IRB. This policy applies to funded and non-funded research, and to all biomedical and behavioral research involving human subjects or human materials conducted by faculty, administrators, staff and students of Chestnut Hill College. Questions regarding research involving animals should be directed to the Chair, Chestnut Hill College IRB.
From Guidelines for the Protection of Human Subjects in Research (III Guidelines, 1 Studies Requiring Review) Chestnut Hill College 2001, page 2.
To receive forms or inquire about submitting proposals for review, please contact Ana Marie Antunes at antunesa1@chc.edu.
- Download the IRB Guidelines and Cover Sheet
- Undergraduate Research Projects Guidelines
- Students as Research Subjects: General Guidelines
Chair – Patrick McCauley, Ph.D. at irb@chc.edu or 215.248.3657
Secretary to the Committee – Ana Marie Antunes at antunesa1@chc.edu or 215-248-7167.
Proposal Review
Contact Ana Marie Antunes when you have a proposal that requires review.
Please note that you will then be enrolled in the Blackboard Proposal submission site. You will submit your proposal electronically to the Blackboard Submission site. Ana Marie will provide instructions for this process. Patrick McCauley, Ph.D., Chair of the Institutional Review Board, will then determine the level of review (Exempt, Expedited, Full), and Ana Marie will correspond with you to keep you updated on the progress.
Should your proposal require a full review, Dr. McCauley will call a meeting of the full committee. This process will probably take at least four weeks after your proposal was initially received.
Researchers whose proposals require full review will be invited to attend a part of the meeting. No more than two proposals can be reviewed at most meetings.