SECTION III
TIME CONSIDERATIONS FOR INITIAL REVIEW

The IRB recommends that the researcher consult with the Human Subjects Office early in the planning stages of research in order to facilitate the coordination of the various grant and committee deadlines to which the research may be subject for review. There are separate campus committees that are also mandated to review research for compliance with a variety of other regulations including the use of animals, recombinant DNA, Radioisotopes, and hazardous chemicals.

A. The length of time required for review of an application by the IRB is largely dependent on the review category into which a given application falls:

1. Administrative (Exempt) Review category applications are reviewed, and researcher is generally notified within three to four weeks of the receipt date by the Human Subjects Office.
   
   
2. Projects qualifying for expedited review are sent out to IRB members on a regular basis.  Researcher is generally notified within four weeks of the receipt date.
   
   
3. The agenda for applications requiring full committee review at a convened meeting of the IRB is prepared at least two weeks prior to the meeting date. Applications for research that may require this level of review should be submitted to the IRB at least 1 month prior to the scheduled meeting, unless other arrangements have been made with the Human Subjects Office. Early submission may help to secure a place on the agenda of the desired meeting but review at that meeting cannot be guaranteed since Board meetings are often booked a couple of months in advance. The Human Subjects Office web site should be consulted for specific meeting schedules and application submission deadlines to help ensure a timely review.

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Introduction and Policy

• I. Categories of Research Requiring Approval
• II. Materials Required for Submission to the IRB
• III. Time Considerations for Review
• IV. Criteria for IRB Approval of Research
• V. Responsibilities of Researchers
  • Reporting Adverse Events
• VI. IRB Disapproval and Appeals Process
• VII. Research Involving Minors
• VIII. Informed Consent - General Requirements
  • Required Format for Consent Forms
    • (Click HERE for a separate printout of these consent form guidelines)
  • Consent Checklist
    • (Click HERE for a separate printout of the checklist)
  • Sample Consent Forms
    • Sample Consent Form
    • Sample Parental Permission Form
    • Minor Assent Form
    • Child Assent Script
    • Sample Class Project Consent Form
    • Informational Letter
• IX. Continuing Review
• X. IRB Records
• XI. Violations of IRB Policy
• XII. Class Projects Exemption
• XIII. Internet Research

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