Clinical Research Project (CRP)

(CITI) Online Ethics Training

Online Ethics Training is a requirement for all Institutional Review Board submissions at Argosy University, Chicago. Here is an outline of the steps for the (CITI)Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (Online Ethics Training), click here

IRB Deadlines

Please be aware that the IRB meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Proposals must be submitted two weeks prior to this meeting date, which is the 1st Tuesday of the month. During Summer sessions, the IRB accepts applications on a rolling basis, meaning that proposals are accepted at any date. However, the IRB has up to 30 days to make a decision for Exempt or Expedited reviews and 60 days for Full applications.

NAVIGATING THE IRB PROCESS

• IRB Checklist

STEPS IN THE CRP PROCESS

A. Gain Individual Committee Approval

Clinical Psychology students refer to the "Student Guide to the Clinical Research Project Process” updated June 20, 2011

• CRP Submission Instructions updated June 20, 2011
• Timeline of Important CRP Events/Requirements Prior to Fall 2009 entering students
• Timeline of Important CRP Events/Requirements Fall 2009 entering students
• CRP Approval Signature Form

B. Gain Institutional Review Board (IRB) Certification

• The Argosy University, Chicago Institutional Review Board does not approve research studies. The function of the IRB is to certify that the researcher or principal investigator is in compliance with guidelines for the ethical treatment of human research participants (per federal requirements and the Belmont Report).
• The researcher or principal investigator, with his or her CRP or Dissertation Chair or Research Supervisor, must complete all information per The Compliance Review Procedure in Brief found on page viii of the IRB Handbook. The IRB Handbook, and attached checklists (each checklist varies by Category of Certification, see page 16 for categories) provide a guide to certification of any research activity. NO participants shall be contacted by the researcher prior to IRB certification.
• IRB Handbook
• IRB Appendices (Word Document) Please download and save the appropriate forms
• Faculty IRB Application

Submit all application materials to Hillary Wildt, IRB Coordinator, via her mailbox on the 13th floor; no electronic submissions will be accepted.

Procedure for Requesting the Use of Argosy University, Chicago students in Research Projects, Read these instructions

Important Deadlines for Graduation:

Please see new graduation policy

September 15, 2011 - All requirements must be complete in order to participate in the graduation ceremony and receive a diploma in November 2011 OR you must have approval from your program chair to participate in the ceremony.

For PsyD clinical students only:

June 1, 2010 - CRP must be submitted to the editor for first review
August 1, 2010 - CRP must be submitted to the editor for second review

CRP Volume Number

To request your CRP volume number, please contact Jennifer FitzGibbon via email: jfitzgibbon@argosy.edu

Editing Information for PsyD Students

For clinical students: All manuscripts must be edited by our editor, prior to final completion and binding. Before your manuscript is edited, it must be reviewed by your chairperson and  committee members. You must obtain the signatures of your committee chairperson and both committee members before submitting your CRP to the editor. This will include three signatures under 3. Draft Approval of the Clinical Research Project Approval Form. A self-addressed “flat rate priority mail” envelope (2 of these if the CRP exceeds 100 pages) must be included for the return of your manuscript. Please make sure the envelope is “flat rate.” Affix to the envelope a regular postage stamp for $4.95 (not a metered stamp, which is date-sensitive). The Editor will not pay for the return of revised student manuscripts. Please review pages 9-11 and page 29 of the Student Guide to the Clinical Research Project Process for more detail instructions.

CRP editor contact information:

Michelle Greenberg
1555 N. Sandburg Terrace
Apartment #212
Chicago, IL 60610

If you have any questions about this, please contact Dr. Horvath at lhorvath@argosy.edu

Binderies:

Koehler Bindery— Chicago, IL
3802 Montrose Ave
(773) 539-7979

A&H Bindery— Chicago, IL
2600 Lexington St.
Broadview Ill.
708.344.3300— www.ahbindery.com

Students may use any bindery of their choice. These binderies are familiar with Argosy requirements and are best suited to help you.