A Guide to Human Subjects Research at Mesa Community College

Human Subject Review Policy:

The goal of the MCC College Research Review Committee (CRRC) is to review all research that is proposed by faculty, MCC students or outside individuals to be conducted on human subjects at Mesa Community College. The purpose of the committee is to assure the protection of the subjects and compliance with federal regulations. 

The basic principles that govern the MCCCD IRB in assuring that the rights and welfare of subjects are protected is described in Ethical Principles and Guidelines for the Protection of Human Subjects of Research (“The Belmont Report”), and the National Commission for the protection of Human Subjects of Biomedical and Behavioral Research, April 18, 1979.

• What type of research must be reviewed?
  
  • Is it human subjects research?
    
    
• How do I apply?
  
  • MCC Faculty and Staff
  • MCC Students
  • External Researcher
    
    
• What training is required for application approval?

  Specified modules of online training are required prior to submission of research proposal.
  
  

  • Mandatory online Human Subjects Training is required for:

  • MCC Faculty and Staff
  • MCC Students
  • External Researcher
    
    
• How are applications reviewed?
  
  
• Who do I contact with questions?
  

• Additional Resources:
  • MCCCD IRB Page
  • HSR Quick Start Guide for Researchers
  • Standard Operating Procedures
  • IRB Member Handbook
  • Informed Consent Form
  • IRB District Meeting Dates

The Maricopa Community Colleges are required by the federal government to document compliance to human subjects protections when conducting research. Administrative regulations are designed to meet three primary goals:  protect human subjects, encourage research, and comply with state and federal requirements. (Maricopa Goverance Online Policy Manual)

Office of Research & Planning Phone: (480) 461 - 7213 or contact us.