This guidebook contains information on the IRB and its relevance to UAB Investigators. Specific instructions on training, the review process and approvals are included in the guidebook.

This policy underscores the ethical principles for responsible conduct by which all UAB faculty, employees, and trainees must abide in the performance, recording, and reporting of research and scholarly activities. It also sets forth the procedures to be followed in the case of suspected research misconduct, from preliminary assessment through final outcome of an investigation.

This procedure lists the responsibilities of investigators, OIRB and IRB for ensuring that all investigators are qualified to perform their role (s) in conducting research.

This procedure details the responsibilities of the investigator, OIRB, IRB and the institution for reviewing and signing of independent investigator agreements.