Federal, state, and University policies regarding research on human subjects apply to all research involving MBU students, faculty, or staff as researchers or as subjects, including research undertaken in the graduate programs. Students whose thesis or final project work involves people other than themselves must consult with the Mary Baldwin University Institutional Review Board (IRB). The MBU IRB is responsible for the oversight of all research activities within the University that involve human subjects. For more information, please visit: https://go.marybaldwin.edu/research/irb/