Resources for Research
Research with Human Subjects (IRB)
The Colby Institutional Review Board (IRB) ensures that all research conducted by Colby faculty and students complies with laws and guidelines regarding the ethical treatment of human subjects. Therefore, all Colby-sponsored research involving human participants must be reviewed and approved by the IRB before data collection can begin. Information and application forms can be found at the IRB webpage.
Other Useful Links
- Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) – The federal office that helps protect the rights, welfare, and well-being of human research participants.
- American Psychological Association (APA) Ethics Office – The APA office that provides ethical guidance for psychological researchers and clinicians.
- APA Ethical Principles and Code of Conduct – The current set of APA ethical guidelines.
- Protecting Human Research Participants – Free online training in research ethics, provided by the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP).
Research with Animal Subjects (IACUC)
To undertake research on vertebrate animals at Colby, you must undergo health screening, lab safety and animal husbandray training, and your project must be approved by the Colby Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). You will find all the required forms and information on Colby’s IACUC website.
Other Useful Links
- American Association for Laboratory Animal Science. As a member of this association, Colby ensures the proper training of all personnel for the best care and treatment of laboratory animals.
- Foundation for Biomedical Research. This organization promotes education and awareness about the ethical use and treatment of animals in research.
- International Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care. This is a nonprofit organization that promotes the humane treatment of animals in science through a voluntary accreditation program.
Research Randomizer
Research Randomizer is a site designed for researchers and students who want a quick way to generate random numbers or assign participants to experimental conditions.
Academic Safety
The Academic Safety Page is a source of information on environmental, health and safety for academic programs, including safety data sheets (SDS), chemical inventories, safety plans, and reporting forms.