This overview of IRB requirements and procedures is open to and appropriate for anyone who wishes to learn how to receive human subjects approval for research at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville- whether you are new to the campus, new to human subjects research, or just want a refresher. Topics include: Do I need IRB approval, how the IRB process works, who can help me with my IRB application, and how to submit one. The IRB 101 workshops currently take place virtually on Zoom. Please register for this workshop, and login information will be sent to you by the instructor.

This is an researcher focused workshop.

The NSF CAREER Proposal Writing Institute will consist of five sessions designed to support faculty who plan on submitting a CAREER proposal in 2021. Topics include the education plan, broader impacts, crafting a persuasive narrative, discussion of funded proposals, and a panel with past awardees. Faculty will be encouraged to set writing goals and to use the PWI as a group resource through the proposal development process. This workshop is taught as a series. Participants should plan to attend all session dates: May 13 (2–3:30 p.m.), May 27 (2–3:30 p.m.), June 10 (2–3:30 p.m.), June 24 (2–3:30 p.m.), and July 8 (2–3:30 p.m.).

This is an instructor focused workshop and only faculty/staff or GTAs may enroll.