The Institutional Review Board (IRB), also known as the Human Subjects Review Committee, reviews all research that is done with human subjects by Newman University faculty, staff or students, or research that is done on Newman University faculty, staff, or students. The committee ensures proper protection of the rights and welfare of the individuals involved, with consideration of the methods used to gain informed consent and the justification of risks in terms of the potential benefits to be gained.
Please Note: IRB forms and additional information must be submitted by e-mail. Please save the form to your computer before completing it. Paper copies are not accepted. Submit completed IRB forms to MerrifieldC@newmanu.edu.
Fall Meetings |
Submissions deadline |
| October 12 | one week prior |
| November 9 | one week prior |
Spring Meetings |
Submissions deadline |
| February 8 | one week prior |
| March 7 | one week prior |
| April 11 | one week prior |
Contact Charles Merrifield, IRB Chair
305 McNeil Hall
Newman University
3100 McCormick Ave.
Wichita, KS 67213
Phone: 316-942-4291, ext. 2157
MerrifieldC@newmanu.edu