Office of Sponsored Programs
The Research Compliance Office oversees human subjects research and animal care protocols at John Carroll University, serving as a resource for faculty, staff, and student researchers.
IRB
Research with Human Subjects
The Institutional Review Board safeguards the rights and welfare of all human subjects in JCU research. All projects involving human subjects, biospecimens, or identifiable data must be reviewed and approved by the IRB before work begins.
IACUC
Animal Care & Use
The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee oversees all research, teaching, and testing involving vertebrate animals at John Carroll University, in compliance with federal regulations and institutional policy.
How to submit an IRB application
Complete required CITI Training
All researchers must complete the required training through the CITI Program before submitting an application. See Carole Krus to learn which CITI course is required for your research.
Download the current IRB Application Form from myJCU
Always use the current version of the form, available in myJCU → Research Compliance → IRB Forms and Templates. The form is updated annually — do not use versions found elsewhere online.
Student researchers: get faculty approval first
Your research advisor must read, approve, and submit your completed application. Students should not submit applications directly to the IRB.
Submit via email as a Word document
Email your completed form as a Word (.docx) document to IRB@jcu.edu. Do not convert to PDF or use Apple Pages — forms must remain editable.
CITI Training
JCU researchers access required training courses through the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative at no cost. Complete before submitting any IRB application.
Access CITI Program in myJCU →
