Student researchers and/or student subjects can find additional resources regarding the Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval process from several key sources:

• Faculty Advisor/Research Mentor: These individuals provide invaluable guidance based on their own experience with the IRB process and can help students navigate the requirements effectively

• IRB Office: The primary resource for detailed information about the IRB approval process, including guidelines, application procedures, and compliance with ethical standards

• The Student Union: While not directly providing IRB resources, the Student Union can often direct students to appropriate departments or personnel who can assist with IRB-related questions

• Export Control Office: This office may offer relevant information if the research involves international collaboration or controlled technology, although its role in IRB matters is limited

Additionally, students conducting research involving human subjects must often complete required training (e.g., CITI IRB training) and obtain faculty advisor approval before submitting IRB applications

. For research conducted as part of class assignments without intent to generalize findings beyond the classroom, IRB review may not be required, but any intention to publish or use data beyond coursework necessitates IRB approval

. In summary, the best places for student researchers to find additional IRB resources are their faculty advisors, the IRB office at their institution, and, to a lesser extent, the Student Union and Export Control Office depending on the research context