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Human Subjects Research

INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD (IRB) MISSION  

New Mexico Tech's Institutional Review Board (IRB) is charged with protecting the rights and welfare of human research participants recruited to participate in research activities conducted at New Mexico Tech. The members who serve on the IRB are scientists and staff members from Tech, as well as non-affiliated members of the Socorro community.

Most of the human subjects research projects at NMT are eligible for either administrative or expedited review. The IRB meets as needed to review any projects that require full-board approval. All on-going research projects that involve human subjects are reviewed yearly, depending upon the level of risk.

What does the IRB do? -External Video

The Belmont Report PDF

What Is Human Subject Research? - Downloadable PowerPoint


HUMAN SUBJECTS RESEARCH (HSR) 

NMT's Official Policy on Human Subjects Research

Responsible & Ethical Conduct of Research Training Resources

Violating the requirements of Title 45 – Public Welfare Part 46 of the Code of Federal Regulations (45 CFR 46) can lead to serious consequences. Penalties may include written warnings, reprimands, fines, and sanctions against the institution or researchers involved. In some cases, federal funding for all sponsored projects may be withdrawn.

Studies that fall under any exempt category as outlined in 45 CFR 46.104(d) may be eligible for an exempt review. However, exemptions cannot be granted for research involving prisoners or for research with children that includes:

If the IRB determines the study is not exempt, it will require either expedited or full board review. Although certain research activities involving human subjects are exempt from 45 CFR 46 regulations, they must still be submitted to the IRB for review and approval.


IRB Application Form

*NEW* IRB Application

IRB Application Form Instructions: Fill out this SmartSheet Form to request an IRB review of your research project. All supporting documentation must be attached to application before it is considered complete. Should you need to submit more information please email it directly to irb@nmt.edu

  1. Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Curriculum
    1. NMT Student/Postdocs
  2. Human Subject Research Curriculum
    1. NMT Student/Postdocs

IRB Procedures

Revised May 2024                                           

Additional Forms

*NEW* IRB Modification Request

IRB Modification Form Instructions: Fill out this SmartSheet form to request an IRB Modification Review of your research project. All supporting documentation must be attached to application before it is considered complete. Should you need to submit more information please email it directly to irb@nmt.edu

*NEW* IRB Annual Renewal Form

IRB Annual Renewal Form Instructions: Fill out this SmartSheet form to request an IRB Annual Renewal Review of your research project. All supporting documentation must be attached to application before it is considered complete. Should you need to submit more information please email it directly to irb@nmt.edu

*NEW* IRB Adverse Event Reporting Form 

IRB Adverse Event Reporting Form Instructions: Use this SmartSheet form to report unanticipated events or problems caused by or related to a human subject's participation in your research project. 


Questions?

NMT's Research Compliance division provides consultation and compliance services to researchers conducting or considering Human Subjects Research. Please direct questions or concerns regarding the NMT Human Subjects Research Program to irb@nmt.edu.

Research Compliance Officer and IRB Administrator: Val Thomas - valerie.thomas@nmt.edu or 575-835-5749