Frequently Asked Questions

Before you call us, we might be able to answer some of your questions here.

1. What do I do to get started?
2. I can’t download the forms. What do I do now?
3. I have some questions on Clemson University’s policies and regulations governing the use of human participants at the University. Who do I call?
4. If I send you my application, will you look it over before I submit it to the IRB?
5. My project has changed quite a bit. What do I do?
6. Can I wait until the annual review?
7. My project is finished. Do I need to tell anyone?
8. What are my CITI username and password?
9. Do you still need help?

1. What do I do to get started? Go to our Getting Started page.

2. I can’t download the forms. What do I do now? You may contact the IRB staff for assistance.

3. I have some questions on Clemson University’s policies and regulations governing the use of human participants at the University. Who do I call?You may contact the IRB staff.

4. If I send you my application, will you look it over before I submit it to the IRB?  Our review process includes a pre-screen by the IRB staff before your application is sent to the IRB for review.  Please submit your application and we will let you know if anything further is needed before it will be sent out for review.

5. My project has changed quite a bit. What do I do? You will have to file an Amendment Request. The amendment will be reviewed by the IRB. The reviewers might then ask you to submit a new protocol depending on how significant the changes actually are. Please remember that all changes should be reported to the IRB, no matter how insignificant you might think they are. This includes changes in study personnel, changes in expected participants, new advertising or promotions to recruit participants, changes to incentives offered, even the slightest change to the protocol, or even a one-word change to the informed consent document. These must be reviewed and approved PRIOR to application or initiation. (Changes in personnel no longer require an Amendment Request. They may be submitted in the form of an e-mail requesting the addition and/or removal of specific research team members.)

6. Can I wait until the annual review? No. That would be out of compliance with federal regulations. Please contact the IRB staff for further assistance.

7. My project is finished. Do I need to tell anyone? Yes, please complete the Final Summary Report or contact the IRB staff as soon as possible.

8. What are my CITI username and password? If you know the e-mail address you used when you first registered with CITI, you may retrieve your username and password here.  If you do not remember what e-mail address you used, you may contact the IRB staff.

9. Do you still need help? For additional questions, concerns or suggestions, please contact the IRB staff.