CITI Requirement
Issuing Office
The Graduate School
Affected Parties
All human subjects researchers seeking IRB approval
Policy Language
Researchers, faculty advisors who have agreed to oversee student research projects, and some research assistants, depending on the nature of their roles, are required to complete CITI training prior to receiving IRB approval. CITI courses have been created for LU departments and disciplines, which include modules specific to the types of research typically conducted.
Courses contain a set of core modules along with a set of electives. Modules consist of written material followed by a short quiz. CITI courses are free to LU-affiliated individuals, but there are fees for participants wishing to obtain continuing education credits.
CITI is located at https://www.citiprogram.org/. To begin taking CITI courses, researchers will first need to create a login. The IRB has prepared login instructions to assist researchers in getting started.
Policy Rationale
Researcher training
Definition of Glossary Terms
None specified
Procedures
The IRB receives a completion report from CITI each time a researcher completes CITI training.
Sanctions
Research applications are not approved until CITI training is completed.
Exceptions
DMin candidates
Date of Last Review
9/14/2020
Date for Review
9/14/2025