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COMP 4101, Practicum

Institutional Review Board (IRB) Committee

Before initiating any research involving human or animal subjects, investigators must obtain IRB review and approval. This process requires the submission of the research proposal, along with all supporting documents and study materials, to the IRB for review. An IRB approval can only be obtained once the committee determines that the proposed research upholds the highest ethical standards, is methodologically sound, complies with both local and international regulations, and aligns with societal expectations for governing human subject research. 

https://www.udst.edu.qa/institutional-review-board-irb

IRB Contacts at UDST

UDST Researchers seeking IRB approval can contact IRB@udst.edu.qa for further information regarding the application process and necessary forms for submission.

Training - if researching humans or animals

To ensure all researchers involved in human subject research are appropriately trained as per regulations, UDST provides courses on ethics and integrity through the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI). 

It is mandatory for the research team applying for IRB approval to complete either the “Biomedical Research ” or “Social & Behavioral Research” human subjects course depending on the scope of your research.

To log in, register and enroll in CITI, please visit, https://www.citiprogram.org/

For more information on CITI training, please contact IRB@udst.edu.qa. 

Do I Need To Contact the UDST IRB Office?

Flowchart for whether or not the UDST IRB Office needs to be contacted

  • UDST - Qatar
  • Al Tarafa, Jelaiah Street
  • Duhail North
  • P.O. Box 24449
  • Doha, Qatar