IRB Review Categories
Review Categories
Investigators should request the level of review they feel is appropriate for their project.
Not Human Subjects Research
Investigators may request that the IRB determine whether a project meets the regulatory definition of human subjects and/or research.
Exempt Review
Read this page for information about what types of research qualify for an exempt review. Research involving children, prisoners, or pregnant women does not qualify for exempt review.
Expedited Review
Read this page for information about what types of research qualify for an expedited review. Note that for research involving children or vulnerable populations the IRB requires sufficient information on risk/benefit to make a decision and these studies may not qualify for expedited review.
Full Review
Any research that does not fall into one of the above categories requires full review by the IRB.
Renewal Review
IRB approvals are effective for the duration of one year from the date of the approval. The IRB is required to conduct continuing review of all non-exempt research not less than once a year. Researchers must submit a renewal application via Cayuse not less than 30days prior to the end date of their approval to avoid the possibility of a lapse in IRB approval.
Any research study that has not received continuing review and approval by the end of its approval period is automatically considered expired and all research and research-related activities must cease.
Modification Review
Any proposed changes to the approved protocol must be submitted to the IRB for review and approval before the changes can be implemented.
Decisions
The IRB committee meets monthly from September through June to review applications. One of the following decisions will be recommended:
Approved – the IRB committee will send an approval letter to the research team.
Minor Stipulations - an explanation letter is sent to the research team detailing the revisions required. The research team must address the issues and resubmit within two months of the date of the provisional letter, for immediate review of the modified application.
Deferred - an explanation letter is sent to the research team explaining the major corrections needed before approval can be granted.
Disapproved – an explanation letter is sent to the research team explaining the reasons for disapproval with an outline of revisions necessary for reconsideration of the application.