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Institutional Review Board

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The Drake University Institutional Review Board (IRB) is charged with the responsibility of overseeing the protections of humans subjects participating in Drake University research. The IRB works with researchers to ensure all ethical issues and government guidelines are followed.

Information contained in this site expands on the methods and regulations used by the IRB and researchers to ensure that human dignity, rights, and physical, psychological, behavioral and social welfare are protected.

We have an updated
IRB Application revised 11.15.23 (PDF)

and 

Informed Consent Template (PDF)

Organizational Information

Human Subject Assurance#: 00005929

IORG#: 0004963

FWA#: 00011321

IRB Contact Information

Research participants with questions or concerns, please contact the IRB Hotline
515-271-3472
irb@drake.edu

Please contact IRB staff with any questions or concerns
515-271-2850
irb@drake.edu

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