I-R-B

(To the tune of “Penny Lane”)

If you’re working on a project for your thesis and
There are people in the plan, I’ll guarantee
On the path to get a P-H-D
You’ll need I-R-B

If the plan’s collecting data with a survey and
Someone tells you just to go ahead and start
You had better take this song to heart
Get your I-R-B. Rapidly

Chorus
I-R-B – I never knew. I needed you
Now I wonder what I’m gonna do
I hope someone’s got my back

So the I-R-B reviews my application and
I am hoping I can finish work this fall
Here’s the person who will make the call
Lisa Leventhal

Instrumental

Chorus
I-R-B is in my head and on my mind
I am wond’ring what they’ll find
They’re done and here’s the word

In these cases boards consider all the evidence
Human subjects need protection guarantees
Whether masters or a Ph.D.
Do it ethically

This research is just a very simple survey and
The participants don’t have identities
And cannot be tracked down easily
For this one attempt, you’re exempt

Chorus
I-R-B is done for me. I’m feeling free
I can do my work now easily
Getting my Ph.D.

I-R-B is done for me. I’m feeling free
I can do my work now easily
I-R-B