Collaborative projects require NDSU IRB review when NDSU employees or agents will be 'engaged in research involving human subjects':

• receive a direct award for human subjects research,
• interact or intervene with individuals for research purposes,
• receive identifiable information for research purposes, or
• direct or oversee other individuals performing these activities.

When a collaborating institution's IRB also has jurisdiction, collaborative review arrangements may be possible. NDSU may choose to rely on a collaborator's IRB, provided that:

• the IRB is registered with OHRP
• the protocol application is at least as comprehensive as NDSU requires
• both institutions agree and sign an IRB Authorization Agreement (for non-exempt research).