Training & Education

Welcome to the Training and Education hub for the Teachers College Institutional Review Board (IRB). This section provides on-demand resources to support researchers, students, and staff in understanding IRB processes, navigating our submission system (Mentor IRB), and conducting research ethically and in compliance with institutional and federal requirements.

For human subjects research training requirements, please refer to our Training & Certification page. 

IRB Video Library

Our growing video library features step-by-step walkthroughs and educational modules tailored to meet the needs of both new and experienced researchers. Topics include:

• Getting Started in Mentor IRB

  • How to Navigate Mentor IRB (video recording)

  • How to Submit a New Protocol (video recording | presentation slides - PDF)

  • How to Access Messages in TC Mentor IRB (video recording | presentation slides - PDF)

  • How to submit modifications, continuing reviews, adverse events, deviations, or closures (video recording | presentation slides - PDF)

• Introduction to TC IRB (video recording | presentation slides – PDF)

  • What is human subjects research?

  • When IRB review is required

  • Understanding risk, benefit, and vulnerability in research design

• Research Ethics (video recording | presentation slides - PDF)
  • Foundations of ethical research (Belmont Report, Common Rule)
  • Confidentiality, data protection, and participant autonomy
  • Avoiding coercion and managing vulnerabilities 
• Cultural Competence in Research  (coming soon!)
  • Designing inclusive and respectful research protocols
  • Navigating language barriers and community engagement
  • Accounting for cultural norms in recruitment and consent

• Informed Consent Essentials (coming soon!)

  • Drafting readable and ethical consent documents

  • Understanding consent vs. assent

  • Waivers and alterations of consent

• International Research (coming soon!)
  • Special considerations when conducting research outside the U.S.
  • Navigating local laws, ethics approvals, and data protections
  • Dual IRB review, international permissions, and community engagement
  • Translation of documents and culturally appropriate consent

We recommend starting here if you’re new to IRB processes or need a refresher on navigating the Mentor IRB system.

How to Use These Resources

These materials are designed for asynchronous learning. You may:

• Watch the full modules in sequence for foundational training

• Select individual videos based on your current submission type or stage

• Share relevant segments with your research team or collaborators

If you have suggestions for future training topics or encounter accessibility barriers, please contact us at AskIRB or IRB@tc.edu