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A. Log onto https://research.utexas.edu/ors/human-subjects/irbaccess/, the UT Human Subjects/IRB web site, to determine what forms are needed and to submit your proposal electronically.
B. You must obtain your Department Research Committee (DRC) chair’s approval prior to submitting your proposal to the UT IRB Committee. Log onto the C&I Human Subjects web site at http://www.edb.utexas.edu/education/departments/ci/about/research/hs_irb/ to view the departmental process for Human Subjects/IRB DRC approval. Complete and submit the appropriate (exempt, expedited, or full-board) forms to the DRC and then to the UT Office of Research Support and Compliance (UT IRB Committee office) for approval BEFORE beginning your research.
It is extremely helpful to view this web site at the same time you view the UT Human Subjects/IRB web site. Much of the information required on the UT Human Subjects/IRB online proposal application is provided on the C&I Human Subjects web site.
C. If needed, obtain approval of the school or other entity where you intend to conduct research.
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10. During the semester you expect to graduate, download graduation information and forms from: https://gradschool.utexas.edu/academics/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
11. Hold oral defense of the dissertation with all members of dissertation committee. Request for Final Oral form must be printed on pink paper. See the Form Submission via DocuSign page for more instructions on how to receive signatutres form your committee and the Graduate Adviser.
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