Submitting a new proposed project to the Institutional Review Board (IRB)

Requesting an extension for a project that has already been approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB)

STEP 1: Ensure all project personnel completed ethics training and submitted proof of completion.

STEP 1: Ensure all project personnel are current on ethics training (valid for 3 years).

STEP 2: Submit the Research Protocol Review Application using the Laserfiche form.

STEP 2: Submit the Research Protocol Renewal Application using the Laserfiche form.

STEP 3: Wait for the IRB review process to be completed. Once the review is done, all project personnel will receive an email containing the decision.

STEP 3: Wait for the IRB review process to be completed. Once the review is done, all project personnel will receive an email containing the decision.

STEP 4: If approved, proceed to the next step. If conditionally approved, revise and resubmit (see decision email for additional directions). If disapproved, return to step 2 (see decision email for feedback).

STEP 4: If approved, proceed to the next step. If disapproved, visit “Submitting a new proposed project to the Institutional Review Board (IRB)” and start with step 2.

STEP 5: Submit the interim compliance report (see decision email for deadline and additional directions).

STEP 5: Submit the interim compliance report (see decision email for deadline and additional directions).

STEP 6: Submit the final compliance report OR submit a Research Protocol Renewal Application using the Laserfiche form.

Note: If the Research Protocol Renewal Application is disapproved, the project should be concluded, and the final compliance report should be submitted.

STEP 6: Submit your final compliance report OR return to step 1 and repeat.

Note: If the Research Protocol Renewal Application is disapproved, the project should be concluded, and the final compliance report should be submitted.