Required Human Subjects Research Training 

All members of a CSUCI research team must complete appropriate human subjects research training before an IRB application is submitted through Cayuse Human Ethics. This requirement applies to the Principal Investigator, co-investigators, research assistants, and collaborators from other institutions who will interact with participants; access, collect, or analyze research data; or otherwise conduct research activities. 

Training must remain current throughout the study. CITI certification is valid for three years and must be renewed before it expires. 

Complete CITI Training 

CSUCI faculty, staff, and students may complete training through the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) at no cost. 

First-time users should: 

1. Create a CITI account and select California State University Channel Islands as their affiliated institution. 
2. Select the learner group and course appropriate to the proposed research. 
3. Complete the required course modules. 
4. Download the completion certificate. 
5. Upload the completion certificate to the Cayuse Human Ethics application. 

 

For most CSUCI research, select the following course that most closely aligns with your research: 

• Social & Behavioral Research – Basic for social, behavioral, educational, survey, interview, and similar research. 

• Biomedical Research – Basic when the proposed research involves biomedical or clinical procedures, interventions, or other biomedical research activities. 

Contact the IRB Office if you are uncertain which CITI course is appropriate for your study. 

Cayuse Human Ethics Training 

New IRB applications are submitted through Cayuse Human Ethics. Before beginning an application, review the Guide to Creating a New Study and Submission in Human Ethics (PDF, 2,782 KB).

Additional self-paced training is available through Cayuse Academy: Human Ethics. Cayuse Academy requires a separate account and does not use CSUCI single sign-on. 

For help with Cayuse access, submission requirements, or technical questions, contact the IRB Office.