Human Subjects/IRB

Federal regulations require that all research involving the use of human subjects undergo review by an Institutional Review Board (IRB) to ensure that ethical research is being conducted. CSUN's IRB, the Committee for Protection of Human Subjects (CPHS), is composed of scientists, non-scientists, and community members with diverse backgrounds to support a comprehensive review of all human subjects research projects. The CPHS is regulated by the Office for Human Research Protections, part of the federal Department of Health and Human Services.

All researchers and faculty advisors involved in human subjects research must complete Human Subjects Research training through the CITI Program.  This training should be completed before beginning a Cayuse application.

CSUN uses Cayuse IRB to manage new protocol submissions, renewal applications, modification requests, and protocol deviation or adverse event reporting. For more information, see the relevant sections below. 

Note: Student investigators should request Cayuse access using this form. 

• Student Researchers
• Review Requirements
• Protocol Submission Process
• Full Committee Dates and Deadlines
• Informed Consent
• Protocol Modifications/Renewals
• Protocol Deviations & Adverse Events
• IRB Class Presentations
• Forms & Policies
• Frequently Asked Questions
• How to Appeal
• Committee
• Recruiting CSUN Students, Faculty, or Staff