The Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) Institutional Review Board (IRB) for the Protection of Human Subjects in Research is a standing committee responsible for protecting the rights and welfare of people who are subjects of MSM research activities. The MSM IRB Procedures Manual sets forth the IRB's basic operational procedures.

MSM's policy regarding the use of human subjects in research states:

All MSM research activities proposing to involve human subjects must be reviewed and receive written, unconditional approval from the IRB before commencing.

This policy applies to ALL research, including that in the humanities, and behavioral and social sciences regardless of whether it is funded or not.

The IRB meets once per month during the academic year and once each month during the summer to review studies qualifying for Full Board review. Studies qualifying for Exempt or Expedited review are considered on an ongoing basis. The IRB, not the researcher, determines the review level. All applications for review and correspondence with the IRB should be directed to the administrative office of the IRB. For forms, application information, study submission deadlines, administrative concerns, and general inquiries, see additional information below, or contact