Review & Submission
We're here to guide you through the IRB submission and review process. We'll help you determine whether your study qualifies as human subject research (HSR), introduce you to the different levels of IRB review, and help ensure you're fully prepared as you make your way through the process. We can also offer guidance on how to respond to different issues raised during the review process. Finally, we offer a guide intended specifically for first-time submitters that will walk you through all the basic steps of submitting your research for IRB review.
For New Projects, once submitted, the status of the submission will reflect Pending Review until a Preliminary Review has been conducted. If additional information is required, a Project Mail will be issued via IRBNet to your email. Once the study is approved, the IRB Approval Letter and IRB-approved documents will be available on IRBNet. You will be notified of the approval by a message sent automatically by IRBNet to your email.
For Amendments, once submitted, the status of the submission will reflect Pending Review until a Preliminary Review has been conducted. If additional information is required, a Project Mail will be issued via IRBNet to your email.
Please note that during periods of high volume, the review period may take longer than usual. We appreciate your patience and will contact you with any questions.
Is My Study Human Subject Research?
To determine if your project needs IRB review, explore key definitions for human subject research.
Levels of Review
Once you determine your study needs IRB review, the next step is to identify the level of review required.
What to Expect
Explore a walkthrough of what to expect throughout all stages of the IRB review process.
How to Respond
If your IRB submission is deemed incomplete, you may be required to provide additional documentation.
First-Time Submitters
Our guide takes you through all the steps required for IRB submission.