Otterbein University strives to foster and sustain the highest quality of research endeavors. We are committed to encouraging scholars, students, stakeholders and partners in pursuing new and innovative research.
Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Otterbein University recognizes the need for investigations in which human beings may serve as research subjects. The University also acknowledges its responsibility for ensuring that the privacy, safety, health, and welfare of such subjects are adequately protected. Consequently, Otterbein has established the Institutional Review Board committee to review and approve the adequacy of human subject protection.
If your project makes use of human beings as research subjects, it must be approved by the Institutional Review Board. Do not begin collecting data from human subjects before receiving IRB approval. Please read the IRB guidelines before seeking approval.
Please direct inquiries and applications to IRB@otterbein.edu.
Otterbein University Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC)
All research projects involving vertebrate animals must be approved through Otterbein’s IACUC prior to the start of the project. Please use the Animal Care and Use Form below to complete your IACUC application. Once complete, send the form to the IACUC Chair, Dr. Sheri Birmingham, at sbirmingham@otterbein.edu.