Purpose of Procedure <p>The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater encourages and supports free and responsible investigation by faculty, staff, and students, and adheres to the policies and procedures set forth by: CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS; Title 45 Public Welfare; Department of Health and Human Services; Part 46 Protection of Human Subjects.</p> <p>Before undertaking a research project, investigators must determine if the planned activity is human subjects research because specific regulations govern the conduct of human subjects research.</p> <p>Research projects that involve human subjects will require review by the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Institutional Review Board (IRB) for the Protection of Human Subjects to determine if a researcher has employed adequate measures to protect the participants involved in the research of study. Only the IRB is allowed to decide if a project is exempt. The IRB exists to protect the rights and welfare of participants in research.</p> <p>This procedure contains guidelines and instructions to assist investigators in the preparation of a protocol for submission, identifying which parts of the protocol to complete, and understanding the review process.</p> False