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Institutional Review Board

Updated August 2020

COVID-19 UPDATE
Due to our current situation IRB applications may be submitted via e-mail. Digital signatures or a scanned original copy will be accepted until further notice. 

2020 Finakpo' (Summer)
Just a reminder that applications submitted after May 22, 2020 will be reviewed upon the discretion of the Committee. NO Full Reviews will be done during 2020 Finakpo' session. Normal reviews will resume at the start of the 2020 Fanuchånan.

2020 Fanuchånan (Fall) 
Normal reviews resume beginning August 19, 2020 - December 13, 2020.

The Institutional Review Board is in beta testing of new IRB applications. Corresponding applications may be found below. Should there be any issues with the applications please let us know by emailing irb@triton.uog.edu.

Instructors: If your classes are planning to submit student research, please submit  applications one (1) month prior to the anticpated start date. This will allow ample time for the IRB Committee to review all applications.  

Please use the checklist below to ensure that your application is complete. Please drop off signed hard copies to Dean’s Circle House #7.

  • IRB Application
    • Must be typed out. Handwritten applications will not be accepted. Fill in each section, do not use ‘see attached’ or leave any sections blanks. Student proposal must have Faculty advisor sign.
  • Methods and outline
    • Explain your research protocols and methodology.   
  • Cover Letter
    • Provide Cover Letter – see below for sample cover letter; note that cover letter and consent letter are two separate documents
  • Consent Form
    • Signed original form (Faculty signature, if needed)
  • Assent Form
    • Signed original form (Faculty signature, if needed)
  • Survey Instruments
    • Provide a copy of questionnaire or any data collection instruments involved. 
    • For ALL surveys - include a draft version of survey layout.
    • For online surveys (Qualtrics, Google Forms, etc.) - Consent forms must be embedded into survey instrument.
  • Please use Form F for extensions, modification, renewals.
  • If your IRB approval has expired  you will need to submit a new applications. Extensions, renwals, modifications will only apply to research that are not expired.
  • To ensure a timely review by the Institutional Review Board for student/ class submitted proposals, IRB application should be submitted one (1) month prior to the expected start date of student research. This will allow the Institutional Review Board to thoroughly review all application.  
  • Hardcopies are to be delivered to Dean's Circle House #7; only hard copies will be considered official.
  • Electronic copies may be sent to irb@triton.uog.edu for preliminary screening (application completeness)
  • When submitting an electronic copy, please scan all documents into one PDF file.
  • Please answer all questions on the application.
  • All applications must have appropriate signatures and will be returned if they do not. All students must have advisors' signatures.
  • All projects (exempt, expedited, and full) must be submitted to IRB. The Committee will determine the status of the study.
    • NOTE: Classes submitting research projects - please submit all projects by the first of the month to allow for review time. 

Forms


Review Dates and Application Due Dates

  • No Full Reviews from May 23, 2020 – August 16, 2020. Please submit Renewals/ Modification of an application that required  FULL REVIEW before the May 23 deadline.
  • Committee may review expedited or exempt studies at their discretion during 2020 Finakpo’ (May - August.). A review of your application is not guaranteed. If you anticipate research during 2020 Finakpo’ please submit your application before May 23, 2020.


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Mr. Peter Barcinas
Chairperson
Telephone: (671) 735-2055
Office: Agriculture & Life Sciences Buldg.
2nd floor,Rm. 228

  • Dr. Samir Ambrale, MD, MPH, Medical Oncologists, FHP Medical Center
  • Dr. Kuan-Ju Chen, Ph.D., College of Natural and Applied Sciences, University of Guam
  • Dr. Francis Dalisay, Ph.D., College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, University of Guam
  • Dr. Yoshito Kawabata, Ph.D., College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, University of Guam 
  • Dr. Ron McNinch, Ph.D., School of Business and Public Administration, University of Guam
  • Dr. Mary Jane Miller, Ph.D., School of Education, University of Guam
  • Ms. Eloise Sanchez, School Program Consultant, Guam Department of Education
  • Dr. Kathryn Wood, RNC-OB, School of Health, University of Guam