The IRB Orientation provides a brief overview of working with the IRB at Penn State. Topics include IRB structure, the role of the IRB, when IRB review may be required, common materials needed for IRB submissions, and resources available to support researchers throughout the review process.
RECR Credit: The IRB Orientation is worth 1 hour of RECR credit. As all IRB Orientation sessions cover the same material, participants may only receive RECR credit for attending one session.
Note: This is intended only for Penn State Faculty, Staff, & Students.
For a more in-depth overview of CATS IRB system and the submission process, attendees are encouraged to attend a Getting Started with IRB Submissions session.
Accommodation: If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation, please contact orp@psu.edu or call 814-865-1775 at least 2 weeks in advance of the session to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.