Expedited IRB Review

Expedited review of new protocols are usually the studies that pose no more than minimal risks to the participants and do not utilize minors or other vulnerable participants. Examples include studies using questionnaires, surveys, and interviews that are not anonymous but do not involve sensitive topics or minors. A protocol cannot be disapproved via the expedited review process. If there are significant questions or concerns, you will be notified to submit the protocol for full review.

An expedited review procedure for new protocols consists of a review of research involving human subjects by the IRB Chair. In reviewing the research, the Chair may exercise all the authorities of the IRB, including requiring modifications of a study to gain approval. The regulation does not allow the Chair to disapprove the research. A research activity may be disapproved only after review in accordance with non-expedited procedure set forth in 45 CFR 46.108(b).

Criteria for Approval of Research Using Expedited Review

Expedited Research Categories