What you can expect from this situation:
You must provide additional information about the country where the research is being conducted to assure that your research is culturally appropriate. This information should verify that an in-country advisor or representative has been consulted to include documentation that the proposal has been reviewed by a research council or equivalent to determine cultural appropriateness.
What steps will you take during this process:
- Log into iRIS:https://iris.ou.edu/
- Start your new Study Application as described in "Question #6: Are you collecting data from living individuals?"
- During the application process, in Section 900- Social Behavioral/Student Studies, answer ‘Yes’ that your study involves research conducted outside of the US. Answer all questions that are presented in Section 1200- International.
- Complete the online application and upload the appropriate documents as described in "Question #6: Are you collecting data from living individuals?"
- A list of these documents are within iRIS and you will be prompted to upload them after you complete the application.
- Upload the translated documents such as a recruitment script, data collection instruments and/or consent documents as applicable with your other study materials.
- Refer to Question #6: Are you collecting data from living individuals for more information.
Do you need to complete CITI Training?
Yes. You, your faculty sponsor (if applicable), and anyone listed as key study personnel in Question #6 must complete CITI training. You may still submit your study application documents before training is complete, but you must complete the training before the study can be approved. Click here for a link to the website: https://www.citiprogram.org/