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Western Oregon University
INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD
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What is the IRB?
• An Institutional Review Board (IRB) protects the rights and welfare of people involved in research.
• Review of research involving human subjects is required by federal law. Federal law and regulations regarding the research on human subjects have specific requirements for IRB and study administration.
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Why Have An IRB?
• To assure and provide protection of all participants:• Participants in research projects• Researchers• Western Oregon University
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Does your Study Require IRB Approval?
Click on the “Do I need to file for IRB approval?” button to help determine if your study requires IRB approval
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How Do I Get IRB Approval?
7. Submit
6. EDIT!
5. Create a consent and/or assent document
4. Fill out the Initial Application
3. Determine the Level of review for your study
2. Complete NIH training
1. Determine who will be the Principal Investigator (PI)
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Step 1: Determine who will be the Principle Investigator (PI)
Please be sure to:
• Mark if it is a student or faculty application
• Fill out the complete information regarding the PI
• If the PI is a student, then a faculty advisor is required
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Step 2: Complete NIH Training
Click here and it will take you to a link to receive your NIH training
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Step 3: Determine the level of review for your study
By clicking the “What level of review do I need?” button, you will be provided with explanations that will help you determine which category your study falls into
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Step 4: Fill out the Initial Application
• Fill out all the required information on all 9 pages of the application.
• Note that additional documents are requested to be sent in a word document format to accompany the original application
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Step 5: Create consent and/or assent document(s)
• There are sample consent and assent forms available here that can help you to write your own.
• Be sure to not copy the form exactly. Use information that is appropriate to your specific study.
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Step 6: EDIT• Have your faculty advisor edit
your application BEFORE submitting it to the IRB.
• If you would like additional help with your application please visit the Writing Center – Contact Writing Center at:
503-838-8286
or e-mail: [email protected]
• Under the “Frequently Asked Questions” tab there is useful information about things you should include and avoid when filing for IRB approval.
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Step 7: Submit
• Submit all documents in one e-mail to [email protected]
• If you have any questions please contact the IRB• (503) 838-9200 • e-mail: [email protected]
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How Long Will It Take To Get My Study Approved?
Review Times are estimates based upon the following factors:• The Quality and completeness of the submission.
• The number of studies in the queue at the time of submission (studies are processed in the order in which they are received).
• The length of time it takes applicants to respond to pending items and questions for the IRB committee.
• The availability of the IRB members (all members are volunteers).
• Exempt Applications: approximately 2-4 weeks• Expedited Applications: approximately 4-6 weeks• Full Board Applications: 4- 8 approximately weeks
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Questions?
• Please contact the IRB at: – [email protected]– (503) 838-9200
• You may also contact the representative from your department
• There are resources available on the IRB website that can be beneficial in helping you through the IRB process