Human Subjects Research

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

• Submit to IRB Mentor

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.

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.

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 training before submitting human subjects protocols to the IRB. 

Instructions for accessing the required training:

• For Faculty/Staff/Faculty Mentors
• For Students

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