Institutional Review Board (IRB)

For the review of research involving human participants

Welcome! As part of its educational mission, SUNY Cortland supports and fosters research in order to advance knowledge and scholarship. When research activities involve human participants, ethical standards have been articulated to protect the rights and welfare of volunteers.

Getting Started and IRB Hot Topics:

All applications are to be sent to irb@cortland.edu
Forward signed documents to Miller, Room 303
Experienced CITI certified investigators can proceed to the Application Portal

IRB Full Board Meeting Calendar

2024 Spring Semester

Information for Research Participants

Do you have a question about volunteering for research? Do you have a question about participating in research? Are you seeking information about research participant rights? Would you like to submit a suggestion or do you have a concern you would like the IRB to address?

Read the Research Participants Brochure (PDF), then contact the IRB by email irb@cortland.edu, by phone 607-753-2511, or by mail: Institutional Review Board, Miller, Room 303, PO Box 2000, Cortland, NY 13045

Information for Visitors – Requests to Conduct Research

Are you seeking information about institutional approval or IRB review to conduct research at SUNY Cortland when not affiliated with this institution?

The SUNY Cortland IRB uses individual investigator agreements and similar procedures to avoid duplication of effort, when possible. Contact the IRB for more information instructions before beginning an application (email irb@cortland.edu).