Circumstances arise in which an individual who is not a University/Affiliate investigator may wish to use the University IRB for review and oversight of their non-exempt human research or to rely on ...

For new projects approved by administrative review, only projects that are using an external IRB are to submit updated documentation of Reviewing (external) IRB approval. Principal Investigators (PIs) ...

It is important for researchers to understand how to use an external IRB as the IRB of record, as well as what is required throughout the process. This UB CTSI Watch and Learn educational module video ...

Initial Review includes both the initial review by the independent IRB as the single IRB, as well as the initial review performed by the Relying HRPPs. Each stakeholder has responsibilities during ...

This announcement describes updates to the initial form that were published on 11/03/2025. Researchers who created an initial form after the updated form was published will utilize the new form. Added ...

The basis for the single IRB model is to allow multiple sites that are conducting the same protocol to use a single IRB for review, instead of using multiple IRBs to review the research at the sites ...

Western Michigan University fosters a research environment to promote respect for the rights and welfare of individuals involved in human subject research. Actions of the university will be guided by ...

When is IRB Approval Required? If your project involves "research" and "human subjects" as defined by 45 CFR 46, you must submit an application to the Case Western Reserve University Institutional ...