Research Integrity and Assurance

Princeton University is committed to conducting research with the highest regard for the welfare of human subjects. The University's human research protection program is based on the principles of justice, beneficence, and respect for persons as set forth in Ethical Principles and Guidelines for the Protection of Human Subjects of Research (often referred to as the Belmont Report). Through strong institutional leadership and oversight, the University ensures that all research involving human participants is conducted in a manner that safeguards and promotes health and welfare, protects human rights, and ensures the safety and well-being of participants.  The actions of all faculty, students and staff will conform to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.  The program is committed to providing timely and high quality review and monitoring of human research projects and facilitating excellence in human subjects research.

The following University entities ensure human research protections:

• Dean for Research
• Institutional Review Board for Human Subjects

Institutional Review Board

Research Integrity & Assurance is pleased to announce that the IRB now has its own phone number, (609) 258-0865. Please use this number to contact us for general inquiry, submission and status update, or to contact IRB staff directly. 

Research Integrity and Assurance is in the process of selecting an integrated electronic management system to help simplify the IRB review process. This comprehensive system will help streamline all processes including; submission and review, approval, and management of protocols. Once selected, a number of workshops will be held for researchers, students, and administrators about using the new system.