Use of Human Subjects in Research  

Federalwide Assurance  

Does the research involving human subjects:

• Require regular IRB review and approval?

OR

• Does it qualify for exempt review?

There are six categories of research activities involving human subjects that are categorized as EXEMPT. The general rationale behind exemption is that, although the research involves human subjects, it exposes them only to very small physical, social, or psychological risks that are similar to the risks they take in everyday life, such as applying for a job, answering telephone surveys, tasting food, etc.

Exempt categories of research are described briefly on the next slide.