Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is a type of community-engaged research whereby there is an equal partnership between UMBC investigators and members of the community or group of research interest. CBPR is defined as an applied collaborative approach that enables community residents to more actively participate in the full spectrum of research (conception, design, conduct, analysis, interpretation, conclusions, and communication of results) with a goal of influencing change in community health, systems, programs or policies. (acknowledgement to and materials used for this page courtesy of University of Kentucky Office of Research Integrity CBPR FAQ page)
UMBC investigators who wish to pursue this line of research inquiry should first reach out to ORPC staff at compliance@umbc.edu or 5-2737 well in advance of initiating a study to:
- discuss the logistics of IRB review processes
- answer research design and data collection/storage questions
- assist in the preparation of application forms and consent document templates
- identify human subjects training options for community members.
Please review the ORPC IRB documents page for forms and instructions.
Protocol application will be review via the IRBs expedited review process. If need be, the ORPC will identify an external consultant with the appropriate CBPR expertise to assist in the review.
As proposed CBPR research will be conducted at multiple sites, IRB approval is needed from all of the institutions “engaged” in research. One institution, however, may act as the “IRB of record”. UMBC and the research site may enter into an IRB Authorization Agreement (IAA) to document the role and authority of the IRB(s) involved in the study, the responsibilities of the investigator’s regarding human subjects protection education, training, policies, and reporting. Standard agreement templates are available on the IRBs collaborative research page. The ORPC will assist in coordinating and preparing of these agreements.