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Submission

To submit a research protocol, access the Cayuse app through the Digital Backpack using your usual university credentials. 

The Process

Before beginning your research, follow these steps:

  1. Complete the required human subjects protection training
    (see Training Requirements for details)
  2. Log in to Cayuse
    Use your A&M-Texarkana credentials to access Cayuse, the IRB submission system, through the Digital Backpack.
  3. Create and submit your protocol
    Fill out all required sections and upload supporting documents as needed.
  4. Departmental and administrative routing
    Your submission will automatically route through relevant approval steps (e.g., department chair, dean, etc.).
  5. Wait for IRB review
    You may not begin recruiting participants or collecting data until you receive official IRB approval.
  6. Receive notification
    You will be notified of the IRB’s decision through Cayuse.

IRB Training Requirements

Cayuse IRB Management System

The Cayuse Human Ethics module provides a user-friendly interface to submit, track, and manage your research protocols. To support your use of the system, we recommend the following resources:

Note: You may need to create a free account to access these resources.

Contact the Institutional Review Board

Dr. Trisha Gerrish Ray
IRB Chair
(903) 334-6680