What qualifies for expedited review? Click to view the list of approved expedited review categories. Research in this category includes activities such as oral histories, student record reviews (if the student is currently enrolled, written permission from the student is required), retrospective chart reviews, case studies for unique indications, and various record reviews where the researcher has access to identifiable information. Submit a completed Form 1 and a Form 3 bearing the original signatures, a narrative, and any applicable attachments from the list (e.g., cover letters, if conducting a survey, submit a copy of the survey instrument, advertisements to recruit subjects, testing forms, etc.). Submit 1 (original) packet plus one copy. Refer also to Additional Attachments.

Submitting a Waiver Approval for Full Review

If the level of risk embodied within the research is above minimal risk, then by default, it must be reviewed at the level of Full Review. Research in this category may include activities such as the use of vulnerable populations, retrospective chart reviews, case studies for unique indications, and various record reviews where the researcher has access to identifiable information. Submit a completed Form 1 and a Form 3 bearing the original signatures, a narrative, and any applicable attachments from the list (e.g., if conducting a survey, submit a copy of the survey instrument, advertisements to recruit subjects, testing forms, etc.). Submit 1 (original) packet. Submit a Curriculum Vitae or other statements of the investigator's qualification to conduct research at this level. Refer also to Additional Attachments. Submission deadlines apply. Return to IRB Home to view the meeting dates and submission deadlines