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6. Apply for approval from the IRB to conduct research with human subjects as soon as your research protocol is firm.
A. Log onto wwwhttps://research.utexas.edu/ors/researchhuman-subjects/rscirbaccess/humanresearch, the UT Human Subjects/IRB web site, to determine what forms are needed and to submit your proposal electronically.
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10. During the semester you expect to graduate, download graduation information and forms from: http https://wwwgradschool.utexas.edu/ogsacademics/pdn/graduation/deadlines-and-submission-instructions
File Degree Candidate form with Graduate School at the beginning of semester you plan to finish. Note:You must be registered the semester you intend to defend your dissertation
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