Institutional Review Board

Evaluation and approval of research projects

Harding University's Institutional Review Board is composed of several highly qualified faculty and community members and is responsible for the review, evaluation and approval of research projects proposed by current students, staff or faculty members.

The mission of Harding University is to provide a quality education that will lead to an understanding and philosophy of life consistent with Christian ideals. Therefore, Harding University acknowledges and affirms the sanctity and dignity of human beings created in the image of God. The Institutional Review Board (IRB), which is responsible to guard and protect the rights and well-being of human subjects, will ensure compliance with the established federal and university procedural and ethical guidelines.

IRB - Frequently Asked Questions

IRB Handbook pdf

Contact Information


Institutional Review Board (IRB)