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Institutional Review Board

ᏚᏃᏢᏒᎯ ᎠᏂᎾ ᎠᏂᎪᎵᏰᏍᎩ

ᎧᏃᎮᏍᎩ ᎠᎴ ᎠᏓᏎᎮᎯ

One of the goals of the CN IRB is to help promote quality research in the tribe – to that end, we like to help researchers ensure that studies are conducted appropriately to benefit both the Cherokee people and the scientists. The following page will provide researchers with advice and information aimed at resolving any questions or difficulties that may arise during the development of study design. It is strongly recommended that everyone look for official guidance on this page before contact the CN IRB for advice. However, please don’t hesitate to contact us if you need additional help at irb@cherokee.org

Links to third-party research websites.

Information and Guidance Documents

  • Tribal Research
    Guide on conducting research within tribal communities within the Cherokee Nation.
  • Tribal Sponsor Guide
    Tribal Sponsor will always be an employee of the Cherokee Nation and should be an authority in the area of your subject matter.