IRB Process and Forms

All application forms, appendices, and templates may be downloaded from the Forms and Documents section and from the IRBNet library.

Initial Submission Process

To initiate the IRB review process, thoroughly complete an application and all relevant appendices.

  • For research requiring Full Board or Expedited review, use the IRB Application Form.
  • For research eligible for Exempt review, use the IRB Exempt Application Form.
  • For student projects, use the IRB Student Project Application form. See the Research with Human Subjects Conducted by Students document for guidance on student-led research.

Submit the following via IRBNet:

  • Appropriate application form
  • Relevant appendices
  • All study materials, including but not limited to training certificates, data collection instruments, consent forms, and recruitment materials.

Subsequent Submission Process

To request changes to an approved protocol, complete and submit the following via IRBNet:

  • IRB Amendment Form
  • Revised approved application form and relevant appendices with changes tracked
  • New or revised (with changes tracked) study materials

Some protocols are subject to annual (or more frequent) Continuing Review. To initiate Continuing Review of an approved protocol, completed and submit the following via IRBNet at least four (4) weeks before project expiration:

  • IRB Continuing Review Form
  • A copy of the most recently used consent form(s) with any private information redacted
  • A clean copy of the consent form(s)
  • Current training certificates

Approved human subjects research protocols must be terminated upon completion of the project. To terminate a protocol, completed and submit the following via IRBNet:

  • IRB Application Appendix U Final Study Report

IRBNet

The IRB review process is currently conducted through the IRBNet system.

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Review Process

Submissions receive an initial review by ORI personnel, who will reach out to you to request any changes needed to get your submission ready for review by the committee. Depending on the specifics of the project and the level of risk, the submission may be eligible for Administrative Review, Exempt Review, Expedited Review, or Full Board Review.

  • Administrative Reviews are conducted on a rolling basis throughout the year by a member of the Office of Research Integrity.
  • Exempt and Expedited Reviews are conducted on a rolling basis throughout the year by one or more members of the IRB.
  • Full Board Reviews must be conducted at a convened meeting of the IRB.
Full Board meeting schedule and Submission deadlines

After initial review by one of the processes above, most submissions require modifications before receiving full approval. You can accelerate approval of a submission by providing complete and thorough materials and responding rapidly to requested modifications.

Forms and Documents