Institutional Review Board

Purpose of the Institutional Review Board:

• Promote and support professional ethical standards across a range of disciplines through review of planned research.
• Facilitate opportunities for investigators to pursue research funding and to meet externally-required review processes.
• Promote the dignity and protection of research participants and animal subjects.

We are happy to consult with researchers in designing ethical research; please feel free to contact any IRB committee member or write to irb@dordt.edu.

To submit a proposal, please follow the instructions for research review:

1. Review the Summary of Research Review to determine if your study is exempt, Expedited, or Full Review.
2. If your study is Exempt, please attach the Exempt Review Request form.
3. Write proposal document.
4. Draft consent Form Template.
5. View HIPAA Authorization for Research.
6. Complete the online research proposal form.
7. See CITI Training Instructions if applicable.

Please note that Fall 2025 IRB deadlines are as follows: September 24, October 15, and November 5 at 11:59 p.m. CST.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any IRB committee member or write to irb@dordt.edu.