Continuing review

All research applications must be submitted to the IRB through IRBNet, an externally-hosted software product. All IRB forms must be obtained from the IRBNet Forms and Templates library.

All Human Research must receive IRB review and approval at intervals appropriate to the degree of risk. Full board review protocols are reviewed not less often than once a year.

• Renewals submitted more than 45 calendar days prior to the project’s expiration date will be reviewed and approved as soon as possible after receipt and the project will be given a new period of approval with a new expiration date.
• Renewals submitted 45-30 calendar days prior to expiration will be reviewed as normal, maintaining the same period of approval and expiration date.
• Renewals submitted within 30 calendar days of the project’s expiration date are not guaranteed review or approval by the project’s expiration date. If the project is not reapproved by its expiration date, it will be administratively closed and must be re-submitted for IRB approval before human subjects research activities can resume.

Continuing review submission

To submit a continuing review, you will need to create a new package within your currently approved project.

All continuing reviews require the following:

• Complete and upload the Continuing review form.
• Complete and upload the List of project personnel.
• The PI must sign the package. Student projects must be signed by the faculty advisor as well as by the student PI.
• Submit the package by clicking the “Submit” button in IRBNet. Select “Continuing Review/Progress Report” from the “Submission Type” dropdown options.

Additional requirements:

• If you are still recruiting subjects, a MS Word® copy of your most recently approved Informed Consent/Permission/Assent form(s).
• A summary explanation for questions in the Continuing Review form.

See Renewal of human research for guidance.