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The IRB-SBS at the University of Virginia is the IRB responsible for reviewing all non-medical behavioral human research (studies which are considered medically non-invasive) for compliance with federally-mandated research guidelines. Review of research is required for funded and non-funded research and for research conducted by faculty, students, and all those under the purview of the University of Virginia. Researchers are responsible for submitting the protocol or grant for review in accordance with University policy. The purpose of the IRB-SBS is to promote the ethical use of human participants in research studies conducted by the faculty, staff, and students at the University of Virginia. Our staff and board members are dedicated to protecting research participants by verifying that research is conducted in compliance with 45CFR46 and in accordance with the ethical principles described in the Belmont Report. The research process brings multiple parties together including researchers, participants, the government, and the University. The IRB-SBS office serves these parties by reviewing research and providing recommendations on how research should proceed, as well as providing education and training for our research community. The staff and Board works with researchers to understand how to successfully navigate the IRB process while still advocating for participant protection.