Investigator Resources
Institutional Review Board SOPs
Investigator Manual
Transition to RAMP
Guidance Documents
External Resources
Standard Operating Procedures
- Human Subjects SOPs – Approved Standard Operating Procedures to be followed by ORIA, the IRB, and researchers conducting human subjects research.
- Includes Mason’s Adverse Event Reporting. Any unexpected problem that occurs during the course of a research activity that relates to that research activity must be reported to the IRB via RAMP (as Reportable New Information).
- Includes Classroom Projects SOP. Guidelines for ORIA/IRB review of projects conducted by students taking pedagogy classes.
Investigator Manual
This Investigator Manual is designed to guide investigators and study staff through polices and procedures related to the conduct of Human Research that are specific to GMU. General information regarding Human Research protections, as well as relevant federal regulations and guidance, has been incorporated throughout this manual where applicable.
Transition to RAMP
Submit a Modification to a Study Approved in IRBNet
- Converted Protocols Information and Steps
- PI Guidance to Populate the Study Record
- To watch a tutorial on how to transfer IRBNet documents into RAMP shell studies, click here.
- Navigating Converted Submissions in the Dashboard
- Submitting a Modification for Exempt Studies
External Resources
Clinical Trials Registration information – Information about registering a study on the ClinicalTrials.gov website.
FERPA – Information about FERPA regulations
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect – All Mason employees are required by law to report abuse and neglect.