All study team members must complete an online training course in the protection of human subjects through the CITI program. See the instructions on how to register in a course and navigate the CITI system or go directly to CITI to complete required training (be sure to choose the correct log-in location).  

• Investigator Manual
• Multi or Collaborative Site Information
• CATS IRB Navigation Tips
• Recruit Participants
• Research Records
• IRB Basic Steps
• The Revised Common Rule 
• Scientific Review Requirements
• Lacking Definite Plans
• Data Management and Human Subjects Research

New Study

• IRB Submission Form
• Create and Submit a Study
• Ancillary Review Guide
• Student Submission Guide
• Consent

Modifications, Clarifications, and Reportable New Info

• Submit a Modification
• Modifications to Study Team Members
• Respond to Requests
• Discard a Modification
• Reportable New Information

Reviews

• Continuing & Administrative Review

Ending a Submission

• Withdraw a Submission
• Discard a Submission
• Submit a Study Closure

Optional Zoom trainings are intended to help researchers prepare to submit their studies to the IRB.  We also offer more in-depth training on specific topics, such as CATS IRB submission and completing the protocol.  Please note: If a training offers SARI credit, it will be noted in the training description in the sign-up form.  Please see Events below for available options.  Trainings are applicable to researchers across the University, including Penn State Health and the College of Medicine.

• Single IRB Review
• IRB Submission Basics
• IRB Protocol Training (VoiceThread option, self-paced)
• IRB Protocol Training (video option)
• Considerations for a Single IRB Model (produced by the University of Utah) 
• Institutional Engagement in Human Subject Research
• NIH Clinical Trials: What's NIH's Definition Means for Researchers and How the ORP Can Help
• RNI Updates (2022)