The Office of Research Integrity and Protections (ORIP) supports the human research training needs of Syracuse University researchers through a comprehensive set of resources. Required and supplemental training is delivered through the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI), an online compliance training platform aligned with federal requirements under 45 CFR 46. ORIP also provides institutionally specific resources — including presentations and monthly training sessions — designed to guide researchers through the IRB process and protocol lifecycle at Syracuse University.
Required Training
Syracuse University requires training for all researchers involved in human subjects research activities. By completing the required CITI training, researchers across the institution develop a shared understanding of ethical research principles and regulatory expectations which promotes consistency, reliability, and integrity in how human subjects research is conducted at Syracuse University.
Training requirements for Biomedical Researchers
Training requirements for Social/Behavioral/Educational Researchers
Supplemental Training
CITI Supplemental Modules
Syracuse University also offers researchers access to CITI supplemental modules that deepen knowledge in areas relevant to specific research context, populations, and methodologies. These modules cover a broad range of topics, from vulnerable populations and informed consent challenges to community-engaged research, data privacy, and emerging technologies which enable researchers to build targeted expertise beyond their foundational training requirements.
Supplemental CITI Modules Learning Pathways
Research Ethics for All (RE4All) training is also an optional training for Human Subjects research conducted at Syracuse University. This training resource can replace the CITI human research training modules when research involves engaging community research partners with developmental disabilities. Please refer to the Research Ethics for All [Optional] webpage for additional information.
Institutionally Specific Supplemental Resources
Syracuse University IRB Informational Presentation
Coming soon…
IRB INFORMATIONAL SESSION SERIES
Monthly Training Schedule· September 2026 – March 2027
About This Series The IRB Informational Series provides Syracuse University researchers with accessible, topic-focused training on human subjects’ research requirements. Sessions are designed for mixed audiences, including faculty, graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and research staff, and are offered monthly via Zoom. Each session addresses a distinct topic aligned with frequently asked questions and common compliance needs. Whether you are preparing your first protocol or looking to strengthen your compliance practice, this is a great opportunity to deepen your understanding of what it means to work with human research subjects. Each session runs 45–55 minutes and all sessions include dedicated Q&A time.
| Session | Month | Topic |
| Session 01 | September 2026 | IRB Review Process — What to Expect |
| Session 02 | October 2026 | Informed Consent Requirements |
| Session 03 | November 2026 | Expedited Review Criteria |
| Session 04 | December 2026 | Walk-through of the Modification- Approval Process |
| Session 05 | January 2027 | Working with Vulnerable Populations |
| Session 06 | February 2027 | Walk-through of the Amendments and Continuing Review Process |
| Session 07 | March 2027 | What happens when a protocol closes? |
Questions? Contact the ORIP: orip@syr.edu · (315) 443-3013