Human Subject Forms and Policies

Think of the IRB application like any other form you have had to fill out

• Think of other forms you have had to fill out, like a job application, your college application, or maybe a loan for a car.

• You make make sure you have all of your information together so that you are ready to fill out the form.

How to Prepare

1.  Complete your CITI  training: Double check if you have any co-investigators that they are up-to-date as you will need their CITI certifications too
2. Prepare your supplemental documents: Recruitment, consent, the questions you will be asking participants
3. Review the instructions carefully on the IRB application: Do not cut and paste information from proposals, please answer all questions in less than 6 sentences

How much time will it take to prepare?

• Completing your CITI course will be about 8 to 12 hours
• Preparation of IRB consent forms/information letters and recruitment documents about 2 hours
• Preparation of IRB application about 1 hour
• Other supplemental documents, like site permissions (schools, businesses, etc.), make take up to several weeks depending on the site. Please be prepared!

What can you expect from the IRB?

• You will be notified of receipt of your submission within 3 business days. If you do not hear, please send a reminder email.
• Your application will be pre-reviewed, and you will be notified if there are any missing materials within 4 business days.
• Your application will be returned to you with 7 business days with comments and/or approval from the IRB analysts/members. 

Reminders

• It’s always much quicker on your end to prepare a good submission rather than going back and forth with the IRB.
• Follow the directions on the application if forms are returned to you. IRB's are responsible for record keeping as per the federal regulations.