Non-Research/Non-Human Research

An Investigator may request a determination that an activity is “Non-research" or "Non-Human Subjects Research,” but the final determination will be made by the IRB.

Activities are not research if they do not involve a systematic approach involving a predetermined method for studying a specific topic, answering a specific question, testing a specific hypothesis, or developing theory.

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