Instructional Leadership, emphasis: K-12 School Leadership (MEd)
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  1. IN
  2. NAU Research
  3. Research compliance
  4. Institutional Review Board
  5. IRBNet
  6. Site authorization

Site authorization

All research applications must be submitted to the IRB through IRBNet, an externally hosted software product. All IRB forms must be obtained from the IRBNet Forms and Templates library.

Request for investigators who are not affiliated with NAU to access university personnel, students, or resources to conduct human research.

Site authorization submission

Items required for all site authorization submissions

  1. Complete and upload the Site Authorization Form.
  2. Approval letter from the reviewing institution.
  3. Original approved application from the reviewing institution.
  4. Original approved informed consent from the reviewing institution.
  5. Share your project with the NAU IRB Office, granting “Full” access.
  6. The PI must sign the package. Student projects must be signed by the faculty advisor as well as by the student PI.
  7. Submit the package by clicking the “Submit” button in IRBNet. Select “Other” from the “Submission Type” dropdown options.

Additional requirements

  • Authorization from NAU department or unit granting permission to requested human subjects and/or records.
  • Access instructional videos for guidance on IRB submissions, review processes, and human research requirements.