Application

All research proposals at Westcliff University must be submitted to and receive approval from the Institutional Review Board (IRB) before any contact with potential participants is initiated or any data collection activities begin.

Prior to Submitting an Application:

All researchers and faculty chairs/mentors must have completed the required CITI Training. Current CITI certificates for researchers must be submitted with the application. Current CITI certificates for faculty chairs/mentors must be on file with the Dissertation Department. In addition, all applications must be complete and devoid of mechanical errors. Should you wish to receive feedback on clarity, mechanics, and format of the application, you may schedule an appointment with a Doctoral Writing Specialist at the Westcliff University Writing Center.

Application submission requirements:

• Doctoral Candidates: Application must be submitted by the Dissertation Chair.
• Exchange Scholars: Application must be submitted by the Faculty Mentor.
• Faculty and Staff Research: Application must be submitted by the principal investigator.