The IRB’s primary concerns in the review of research are that

• risks are minimized for participants and are reasonable when compared to benefits to the individual and/or to society;
• participant selection is equitable so that the benefits and burdens of research are equitably shared;
• privacy and confidentiality are protected; and
• participants are adequately informed of what their participation will entail so that they can make an informed decision about whether to participate. 

What’s New

Do I need an IRB Submission?

Does My Project Need IRB Review? (pdf)

Determination of Human Subject Research Application (Word doc)

Information on IRB Submission for Medical Research

Medical IRB Application Process

Information about eProtocol Sections for Medical Applications

Text Versions of eProtocol Application Questions

Medical Regular (pdf)

Medical Expedited (pdf)

Medical Exempt (pdf)

Continuing Review Form (Word doc)

Modification Form (Word doc)

Other Forms/Processes

Recruitment

Informed Consent Templates

Emergency Use of a Test Article

Required Questions for VA Researchers (Word doc)    

International Research (Word doc)

Information on IRB Submission for Non-Medical Research 

Non-Medical IRB Application Process

Information About eProtocol Sections for Non-Medical Applications

Sample Text Versions of eProtocol Application Questions

Non-Medical Regular (pdf)

Non-Medical Expedited (pdf)

Non-Medical Exempt (pdf)

Continuing Review Form (pdf)

Modification Form (Word doc)