Human Subjects Research
May 12, 2022
The Bloomberg School is committed to protecting the rights and welfare of all individuals participating in research as study participants. To meet this obligation, our Institutional Review Board provides oversight, guidance and ensures protection of persons participating in research. It is the responsibility of students and faculty to make certain that approval is obtained from the IRB before beginning any research involving human subjects. Applications are submitted online through our PHIRST system. Depending on the type of proposed research, we have two IRBs that review studies on the School’s behalf. The IRB is also responsible for determining whether certain research activities qualify for exempt status under federal regulations and institution policy. All faculty and students who are involved in human subjects research must also meet the compliance training requirements of the Bloomberg School IRB. To support students navigating this process, we have established an IRB Navigator available to provide individualized assistance to students, reachable at IRBNav@jh.edu. Please also refer to the IRB website for additional information and specific requirements on conducting human research. For further information or support, please contact the IRB Office at bsph.irboffice@jhu.edu.