Welcome to MTSU IRB
The Institutional Review Board (IRB) at Middle Tennessee State University is an appointed
committee responsible for overseeing all research projects involving human participants.
The IRB's primary goal is to protect the rights and welfare of research participants.
No research study involving the collection of data through interaction or intervention with
living individuals may begin at MTSU without prior IRB approval.
NOTE:
Portions of the videos have been blurred to protect student privacy.
For any exceptions, please reach out to the IRB directly.
UPDATE:
05/2026 Written procedures now available on our website. Read more here.
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Have questions or need help with your protocol?
Send us an email at [email protected] OR check out the Contact IRB page for more specific contact details and office hours.
To report an adverse event or provide an anonymous tip on non-compliance or a violation of ethical practices.
Please call +1 615-494-8751.
The following changes have been made to the IRB Initial Submission application. Please read all instructions when completing new protocol submissions as some instructions may have changed.
PDF requirement for attachments - All attached documents must now be submitted as PDF files, since Cayuse can only apply IRB stamps to PDF documents.
Use of stamped documents - Investigators must use only the IRB-stamped versions of consent forms and recruitment materials once approved.
Clarified instructions throughout the application - Added more detailed descriptions and instructions across sections, including links to templates and required elements, to reduce common submission errors.
Data storage section restructured - Replaced the open-ended data storage question with checkboxes for specific storage types (on-campus storage, MTSU-issued device, MTSU-approved cloud service, or other), each with corresponding guidance on required details (what is stored, how it's secured, retention duration).
NEW Cayuse Quick Start Guide, click here to download.
If you are a new user, please submit an access request.