Institutional Review Board for the Protection of Human Subjects in Research (IRB)

The Institutional Review Board for the Protection of Human Subjects in Research (IRB) reviews all research activities which involve human subjects for compliance with federal regulations and ethical standards. All human research conducted at, by, or under the auspices of this institution, whether funded or not, and whether conducted by the administrators, faculty, staff, or students, must be reviewed and approved before the research begins. The information available on this page is intended to guide you through the review process.

MSU IRB Staff Mission Statement

The Mississippi State University HRPP-IRB Staff will strive toward the utmost protection of human subjects research participants and to cultivate through education an atmosphere of such protection throughout the entire University research community.  We will promote the highest ethical standards for the conduct of human subjects research, and we will make ongoing efforts to identify and implement best practices for those efforts.  The HRPP-IRB Staff will endeavor to be a cohesive team to provide effective and efficient service to the University research community, and to do so in a supportive and pleasant environment.

• Information for Participants of Human Subjects Research at MSU
• FAQs
• Investigators Manual
• IRB Training
• IRB Forms
• IRB Meeting Schedule
• IRB Policies and Procedures
• IRB Resources and Guidance
• IRB Members Listing
• IRB Member Resources
• Check your training records
• Who is your IRB Administrator?
• AAHRPP Accreditation