When will I hear from the IRB about my study?
The length of time a study will take to be approved and an approval letter received depends on the type or level of review required. Listed below are average times for approval. (days include both weekdays and weekend days)
Full-Committee Review(days after a committee meeting): 8 days
Definitions
Approved - The study was approved as submitted at the Committee meeting. You will receive an approval letter in the mail, at that time you are free to begin your research.
Approved with Suggestions - The study was approved by the Committee, but the Committee has made suggestions for the study or consent form(s). You will receive an approval letter in the mail indicating the suggestions, at that time you are free to begin your research.
Approved with Stipulations - The Committee determined that the study was sound, but that some changes need to be made. You will receive a letter from the IRB detailing the stipulations. You are required to respond in writing to these stipulations, and may not begin your research until you have received final written approval from the IRB.
Deferred - The Committee has determined that it needs more information to review the study adequately.
You will receive a letter detailing the nature of the missing information. You must respond in writing to the Committee's request for more information. This response will be returned to the committee so please observe the dates given in this letter for the next meeting of this Committee.
You may not begin your study until you have received written approval from the IRB.
Not Approved - The Committee has determined that the study submitted for review should not proceed. |
