IRB Review
Steps in the IRB Review Process
- Prepare IRB application and supplemental materials. See IRB Submission Guidance Chart for required documentation.
- Submit application materials via IRBNet
- IRB assigns a number and initiates preliminary screening
- If the submission is not adequate, will be returned for completion
- IRB Office determines level of review (exempt, expedited, full board)
- If full board review, IRB Office adds project to next meeting agenda
- Voting
- Approved
- Modifications Required
- Information Required
- Deferred
- Disapproved
- Voting
- If exempt review, IRB staff conducts an administrative review
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- Makes the determination of exempt status
- Project is approved or requires modification
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- If expedited, IRB assigns IRB Chair/Member to conduct review
- Voting
- Approved
- Modifications Required
- Information Required
- Deferred
- Disapproved
- Voting
- IRB Office ensures all required signatures are obtain
- IRB Office ensures all required training is complete
- Final letter of approval is granted to Investigator
- Project approval notated in IRB Minutes