All investigators must complete training in the protection of human research participants prior to submission of applications for HIRB approval. The Johns Hopkins School of Public Health (JHSPH) offers a training module that can be completed online.
Investigators should rely on the HIRB Investigator’s Manual for guidance in preparing applications for HIRB review and when conducting human participant research after receiving HIRB approval.
- PDF of HIRB Investigator’s Manual (Coming Soon)
Other resources that can assist investigators in conducting ethically sound human participant research include:
The HIRB office also maintains a library of materials about human participant research that is available for the use of investigators.
In addition, most academic disciplines have a professional organization that offers guidance in research ethics, such as these:
Investigators conducting research in foreign countries may find the following resources useful:
