Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Application Submission & IRB Approval Process

• What is the difference between full, expedited and exempt review?
• How to answer stipulations from the IRB.  more...

What must be reviewed by the IRB

• Does student research require review?
• Does a data set gathered for another purpose but applied in a new research project require review?  more...

Changing an Exisiting Protocol/Study

• How to submit a change in protocol to the IRB.
• How to change the principal investigator or co-investigator of a study.  more...

Informed Consent Issues

• Is an English consent document OK when enrolling non-English-speaking subjects?
• Who should be listed on the consent form as the contact to answer questions?  more...

Assessing and Reporting Unanticipated Problems

• What does a researcher need to report?
• What kind of events consitute UPIRTSOs more...

Children in Research

• When is a child capable of assent?
• What about documenting assent?  more...

IRB Composition at the University of Minnesota

• Can I get a list of Committee members' names?

Disagreement with Committee Decisions

• What if I have a disagreement with the committee's decision?'

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