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Soka University Institutional Review Board for Human Research

Application Guide

【Movie】 IRB Briefing Session Part 1:
Message from Chair Hanami (11min)
【Movie】 IRB Briefing Session Part 2:
Application Process Guidance (24min)
IRB Application Manual (PDF)
Related regulations

Application Steps

STEP ①: Check the Soka University IRB Application Guide

The application procedure of the Soka University Institutional Review Board for Human Research can be confirmed through the Google form.
Please answer the following questions to determine whether or not an application is required and to confirm the appropriate application method. The necessary procedure will be indicated based on the results.
*This form doesn't have to be submitted. 

STEP②: Download the latest application forms

Please refer to the attached link for the latest application forms and related regulations.
Please download the required application forms such as F01, F02, and F03, and prepare all required documents for the application.

STEP③: Submit the Online IRB Application Questionnaire

Fill in the designated items on the Online Application Questionnaire (Google Form) and submit the response via the attached link.
*This form is mandatorily submitted. 

STEP④: Send all electronic files to the IRB office of Soka University.

Attach the electronic files of the application form and other required documents to an e-mail and send it to the designated e-mail address.
*The designated e-mail address will be disclosed once you submitted the Online Application Questionnaire. 
*Please submit all electronic files as PDF.

STEP⑤: Submit the signed application and other required documents

Submit the signed application and other required documents to the IRB Office (Soka University Faculty Administration Department).

[Deadline]
By 12:00 p.m., the 10th of every month except August
*If the 10th is on a Sunday or National Holiday in Japan, the deadline will be 12:00 p.m. of the weekday before the 10th.
*IRB committee will not be held in August.

FAQs

FAQs for the IRB Application Procedures

Contact

[Soka University IRB Office]
  ・ Address: Office of Research Management, Faculty Administration Department, Soka University
   　1-236, Tangi-machi, Hacioji-shi, Tokyo, 〒192-8577
　・Phone: 042-691-6904
　・Email: researchmanagement@soka.ac.jp 
(This is not the email address to receive the application documents)