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Submission Instructions

All necessary forms can be found on the IRB homepage. See the IRB Guidelines and Procedures Document (available on the IRB homepage) for an explanation of each section.

All protocols, regardless of status, require:

1.  A Protocol Submission Checklist
2.  A Protocol Submission Coversheet (including a completed abstract)
3.  A Protocol Summary
4.  A description of how informed consent will be acquired (a consent form may or may not be required depending on the nature of the project)
5.  Any instruments used for your research project (e.g., surveys, interview scripts)
6.  Any participant recruitment procedures (e.g., posters, flyers, recruiting E-mails)

Protocols may require (when applicable):

1.  IRB Training Certificates for all investigators involved in the study (only required if we do not have one on file for the individual)
2.  A Cooperating Institution Letter

Please submit all necessary components to the chair, Ryan Martin, in MAC C318.

Please anticipate one week for the review of Exempt or Expedited proposals.  If you do not hear back regarding your project's status within seven days, please feel free to inquire with the IRB Chair. 

For Full Board reviews, the chair will pass the submission on to the rest of the board once complete.  Submissions for Full Board review must be received one week before the meeting at which you would like the protocol reviewed.