Compliance

Human Subjects Research (IRB)

Human Subjects Research (IRB)

The CSU Monterey Bay's Institutional Review Board (IRB) is responsible for the review and authorization of research involving the use of humans or their personally identifiable private information for research purposes.

The IRB is administered collaboratively by research compliance staff and the IRB members, under the Federal-wide Assurance Institutional Officers which include the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs. 

To get started, please select from the navigation on the left based on who you are: a researcher, a participant, a regulatory partner, or an IRB member.

The CSUMB IRB has moved to Cayuse effective June 2, 2025! CSUMB students will need to request access to utilize Cayuse. Please utilize this form and allow up to 5 business days for processing.

If you need something specific, please select from the navigation on the left based on the task (see examples below), or contact the IRB at irb@csumb.edu

We look forward to working with you!

Researcher

CSUMB researchers and external researchers will find resources here.

  • Start a new protocol
  • Make a change
  • Submit a status report

Participant

Have you been asked to participate in a Human Subjects Research project? Find out how you can learn more about participating in research.

  • Learn about Human Subjects Research
  • Ask a question
  • Report a problem

Regulatory Partner

Within CSUMB and external to our institution, many other regulations intersect with Human Subjects Research.

  • Submit a request for information
  • Ask a question
  • Get help

IRB Member

Committee members will find resources here.

  • Get review resources
  • Submit a review
  • Ask a question

Checklists, Forms & Policy

  • New Protocols
  • Post-Approval
  • Other Protocols
  • External Researchers

Questions & Answers

Frequently asked questions and answers.

  • Help resources
  • Contact IRB
  • Ask a question