Research participants are encouraged to express any concerns or complaints regarding involvement in a research study. You may prefer to speak directly to the investigator or members of the study staff. However, if you are unable to contact the investigator or would prefer to report the complaint to the IRB, you may do so.
When reporting a concern or complaint to the IRB, please complete the ‘Report Form for Research Concerns and Complaints’ form and send it to the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs as soon as possible. You may email the form to research@unca.edu or sending it by U.S. mail.
The IRB will process the concern in accordance with its standard operating procedures for subject complaints. This document is provided below for your review and understanding of that the process will look like.
If you have any questions about the process, please feel free to email the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs.