To assure that study teams are utilizing the most recent IRB approved versions of study documents when making modifications at the time of amendment or when addressing requested changes by IRBMED staff or reviewers, IRBMED has standardized practices...

The IRBMED office prefers eResearch correspondence as a means of communication between IRBMED and study teams. Other communication options include phone, email, and in-person consultations. Click here for PDF version.

04/23/2021: This page has been archived, as it no longer fully reflects IRBMED practice. Expedited Category (8) pertains to the continuing review of research, regardless of its previously determined risk level. The IRB member performing expedited...

IRBMED has developed the eResearch Cross-Reference Table and Guide to guide study team members, IRB staff, and IRB board members in achieving complete and consistent resolution of all IRB review contingencies. Click here for PDF version.

This flexibility initiative was active May 1, 2015 - June 10, 2018. It is obsolete as of June 11, 2018. Note : IRB applications granted a two-year approval may not be used to support proposals or future awards involving federal funding. Click here...

Expedited Category (5) pertains to research involving data/materials that have been collected previously for research or non-research purposes and/or will be collected solely for non-research purposes, provided that certain criteria are met. Click...

This flexibility initiative was active May 1, 2015 - June 10, 2018. It is obsolete as of June 11, 2018. Click here for PDF version.

The University of Michigan's federalwide assurance with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) allows the IRB flexibility in its application of federal regulations to studies not federally funded or FDA-regulated. Click here for PDF...

Some potential research participants may not fully comprehend written and/or verbal communication about a study because of, for instance, limited English proficiency (LEP): insufficient understanding of English; Illiteracy or low literacy: a reading...