Institutional Review Board
Welcome
The IRB Office serves the OSU Main and Branch Campus student, staff, and faculty researchers.
The OSU IRB Office operates in accordance with ethical standards and federal regulations governing research with human participants. The Office is committed to protecting the rights and welfare of research volunteers participating in studies conducted under the University’s jurisdiction. Through initial review and ongoing oversight, the IRB ensures that research remains compliant with ethical and regulatory requirements.
Consequently, OSU assures its compliance with the pertinent Federal regulations Title 45 Code of Federal Regulations Part 46 (45 CFR 46 "Basic HHS Policy for the Protection of Human Subjects”) as implemented by the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
To this end, OSU requires that, prior to initiation of any human participants research related activities (i.e., prior to recruitment of participants and data collection), all research involving human beings as participants of research, including research with human material obtained from living individuals, be reviewed and approved by the IRB Office.
We look forward to working with each of you. If you have any questions, please contact our office at 405-744-3377 or come by 219 Scott Hall.
Useful Information
IRB registration number: IRB00001305
Federal-wide Assurance Number: FWA00000493
- Expires: 03/07/2026
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Meeting Dates and Submission Deadlines
The OSU Center for Health Sciences (CHS) has a separate IRB which serves students, staff, and faculty researchers affiliated with CHS. If you are affiliated with OSU Center for Health Sciences IRB, please click here.