University Research Board
The University Research Board (URB) advises the Dean for Research, the Provost, and the President on matters pertaining to research administration and policy. The URB has traditionally played a role in the approval of who can serve as a principal investigator at Princeton.
Please visit the University Research Board page for more information on the committee and requesting PI status.
Conflict of Interest in Research Panel
The Conflict of Interest in Research Panel oversees the University's processes for disclosing and addressing conflicts of interest in research. It makes determinations and recommendations concerning the management of potential conflicts of commitment, conflicts of resources, and financial conflicts of interest according to University policy and federal regulation.
Please visit the Conflict of Interest in Research page for more information on the panel's responsibility and membership.
Human Remains Oversight Board
The Human Remains Oversight Board (HROB) reviews proposals and makes recommendations for the University’s acquisition, use, storage, display and deaccession of human remains. The HROB recognizes a moral and ethical responsibility to ensure that human remains under the University’s control are managed with respect and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
Please visit the Human Remains Oversight Board page for more information on the committee, application process, regulations and resources.
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) ensures the appropriate care and use of animals involved in the University's research, educational, and training activities.
Please visit the IACUC page for more information on the committee, forms, regulations and resources.
Institutional Biosafety Committee
The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) is responsible for the review and approval of research that involves biological materials.
Please visit the IBC page for more information on the committee, forms, regulations and resources.
Institutional Review Board for Human Subjects
The Institutional Review Board for Human Subjects (IRB) reviews research projects involving human subjects to ensure the protection of the subjects' rights, privacy, and welfare.
Please visit the IRB page for more information on the committee, forms, regulations and resources.
Radiation Safety
The Radiation Safety Committee ensures that radioactive research materials are used in a safe and responsible manner.
Please visit the Radiation Safety Committee page for more information.