The purpose of the IRB at USF is to safeguard the physical, social, and emotional well-being of individuals from whom information is obtained by USF researchers, whether through dissertations, theses, or classroom or independent projects. Methods may include surveys, experimental designs, and qualitative studies obtained through interviews, paper inventories or questionnaires, or the internet.

Two main principles are involved in protecting research subjects: full disclosure of all aspects of the research process, and confidentiality of research data.

Most research conducted at USF involves minimal risk, and if applications to the IRB contain evidence of full disclosure and confidentiality and are complete, the review process is efficient and is accomplished within two to three weeks.

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Office Information

Counseling Psychology Department
Education Bldg.-Room 017
2130 Fulton Street

tel. (415) 422-6091
fax. (415) 422-5528
email: irbphs@usfca.edu