Institutional Review Board

DMACC Institutional Review Board (IRB)

IORG0011740 | FWA00033388
Office: Ankeny Campus, Building 22N
irb@dmacc.edu

DMACC Institutional Review Board's (IRB)

Human Subjects Research at DMACC

DMACC's IRB oversees research involving human subjects to comply with U.S. federal regulations (Title 21, Part 56 and Title 45, Part 46). Research at DMACC requires prior IRB approval, with specific requirements for students, faculty, and external parties.

What is the IRB?

The IRB is a regulatory body that reviews research proposals, protocols, and methodologies to help safeguard the rights, safety, and well-being of research participants. The IRB promotes compliance with regulations by assessing research risks and benefits and providing approval or recommendations for ethical practices.

Do you need to submit an IRB application? Complete this screening tool to determine if you need to complete an IRB application.

Screening Tool: Do I need to submit an IRB?

Access the DMACC IRB Application

Additional Information

Questions

Please reach out to the DMACC's IRB Coordinator at irb@dmacc.edu or Institutional Effectiveness at institutionaleffectiveness@dmacc.edu. The IRB office location is on Ankeny Campus, Building 22N.