The IRB accepts applications on a rolling basis. Applications may be submitted as a single hard copy or electronically. When the IRB receives an application, it will notify the Principal Investigator (PI) by email within two business days that the application was received and whether it is complete or has missing parts.
Once an application is complete, it will be reviewed by the IRB. Completed applications received by the 5th of the month will be reviewed, and a response will be issued by the end of the same month. The PI will receive written notification of the IRB’s decision to approve or disapprove the proposed research activity or of modifications required to receive IRB approval. If a protocol is not approved, the PI will receive a statement detailing the reasons for the IRB’s decision, and the PI will have an opportunity to respond either in writing or in person.
IRB Note to Investigators: If the PI is a student, the student’s Faculty Advisor will receive a copy of all communications between the PI and the IRB.
For more information on submitting an application, please read the following Word document