Research
Our Mission
The mission of Office of Research is to promote scholarly inquiry that involves systematic approach in the development of a research project. The research project should culminate in the generation of meaningful knowledge which can be disseminated to peers within the discipline. This research can be within or across disciplines, within or outside classrooms, within or across professions, and within or across business and industry. The office of research also emphasizes a culture of ethics, integrity and compliance with the regulations that govern human subjects research, research on animals as well as biosafety and upholding ethical standards in the conduct of research.
The OU IRB makes its independent determination whether to approve or disapprove a protocol based upon whether or not human subjects are adequately protected. The Vice President of Research and Employee Services will address any questions about the appropriateness of proposed research topics.
The OU IRB’s decisions and actions are guided by the “Belmont Report”, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) policy; Title 45 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 46 (also known as the “Revised Common Rule”), and by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) policy, Title 21 CFR Part 50 and Title 21 CFR Part 56.
Products & Services
- Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Oakwood University (OU) maintains an Institutional Review Board (IRB) to protect the rights and welfare of humans recruited to participate in research activities conducted under the auspices of this institution.
This protection is assured by consideration of three principles that are the basis of ethical research:
- Voluntary participation by the subjects, indicated by free and informed consent, is assured.
- An appropriate balance exists between the potential benefits of the research to the subject or to society and the risks assumed by the subject.
- There are fair procedures and outcomes in the selection of research subjects. The OU IRB has the authority to approve, require modifications in, or disapprove ALL research involving human subjects conducted at OU, as well as research conducted elsewhere by OU’s faculty, staff, and students.
The OU IRB makes its independent determination whether to approve or disapprove a protocol based upon whether or not human subjects are adequately protected. The Vice President of Research and Employee Services will address any questions about the appropriateness of proposed research topics.
The OU IRB’s decisions and actions are guided by the “Belmont Report”, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) policy; Title 45 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 46 (also known as the “Revised Common Rule”), and by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) policy, Title 21 CFR Part 50 and Title 21 CFR Part 56.
FAQs
STEPS FOR APPLYING (HOW TO APPLY)
THE STEPS FOR REQUESTING OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD APPROVAL FOR DOING RESEARCH ON HUMAN SUBJECTS MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL RESEARCH INVOLVING HUMAN SUBJECTS, REGARDLESS OF THE MAGNITUDE OF INVOLVEMENT OR LEVEL OF RISK. IRB APPROVAL MUST BE OBTAINED PRIOR TO STARTING SUCH A PROJECT.
The Principal Investigator of the proposed research project and other key investigators (determined by the Principal Investigator) must complete an online training module.
- Go to website citiprogram.org
- Log on and follow directions thereafter.
- You must complete all modules as an applicable and print a certificate of completion. Print/email copies for the IRB Chair and for your records.
Fill out the current appropriate application form posted under the IRB Forms Section of IRB website. An educational guide is also posted providing explanations for key items within the application.
Wait at least two weeks for the IRB Review Committee to notify the Principal Investigator if the submitted proposal (i) was approved, (ii) requires further explanation, or (iii) needs augments to the current protocol as per federal regulations and OU IRB policies.
Required Ethics Training
All IRB Committee Members, Investigators, and Key Research Personnel are required to complete the on-line course presented by the National Institute of Health (NIH) Office of Extramural Research “Protecting Human Research Participants” every five years.
Keep in mind, all investigators and key personnel submitting new research protocols (even if protocols are exempt from continuing review and only require approval of the chairperson of the appropriate department or an OU IRB member) are required to complete the course and submit a certificate of completion (dated no earlier than 5 years from the date the protocol was submitted).
Training is available at: citiprogram.org
In addition, the OU IRB requires all IRB Committee Members, Investigators, and Key Research Personnel to review the “Belmont Report”, the Department of Health and Human Services Ethical Principles and Guidelines for the Protection of Human Subjects of Research.
If the principal investigator has not completed the education requirement, research protocols will not be accepted and will be returned to the investigator.
If there are co-investigators or key research personnel who have not completed the education requirement, the new research protocol will be accepted; however, final approval of the protocol may be withheld until the requirements have been met.
Other Training
Other Training
Understanding Privacy and Confidentiality
INFORMED CONSENT– FROM THE WEBSITE AS GIVEN
STUDENT RESEARCH– FROM THE WEBSITE AS GIVEN
IRB CHAIR & BOARD MEMBERS –TO BE CHANGED
PROTOCOL SUBMISSION DATES & MEETING SCHEDULE
Before starting human subjects research, faculty must obtain an IRB certification number. For this IRB application must be submitted.
IRB meeting details are as given below:
The IRB meets 4th Thursday of every month exceptions being November and December.
The IRB application must be submitted by 2nd Tuesday of the month.
IRB application should be emailed to pcook@oakwood.edu.
Four weeks are needed for Full IRB reviews
Two weeks are needed for Exempt and Expedited reviews.
The IRB will make every effort to inform when a response can be expected if submitted within two weeks of major holidays or near end of semester. Incomplete and/or missing information will delay approval.
IRB Applications, Guides & Forms
- Animal Labs and Animal Care: Documents awaited.
- Biosafety: To be developed
- Research Integrity: Documents awaited.
- Publishing Stipend Program
Publishing Stipend Program
The purpose of stipends for research and publication is to encourage the full-time teaching faculty and administrators who teach part-time to complement their classroom activity by preparing manuscripts for publication in the areas of their instructional discipline. The objectives transcend merely getting “something” or “anything” in print and focuses squarely on getting what you teach in print so that the educational process may be enhanced.
The Research and Publication incentive intends that teachers will address topics of interest to their professional peers. Therefore, publishers for such instructional manuscripts would most likely expect to be those that specialize in one’s classroom teaching area and academic discipline.1 Of course, there are some professional journals that publish for a variety of subject areas. Recognition will be awarded at the last Faculty Meeting of the academic year.
Applications need to be sent to Office of Research, by March 20, in the academic year in which the article was completed.. Recognition will be awarded at the last Faculty Meeting of the academic year.
Links to updated Guidelines and Stipend Application
FORM. Application. Faculty Publishing Stipend
Guidelines. Research and Publishing Stipend
