When a researcher (aka study team member) listed in an active (not Terminated or Withdrawn in eResearch) IRB application is leaving the University of Michigan, follow this guidance to update the corresponding IRB applications. Notify IRBMED early in...

Obtaining the consent of a subject is a process that goes far beyond asking for a signature on a document. Potential participants must understand the nature of the study, the risks, discomforts, inconveniences, and potential benefits involved if...

The Medical School Grant Services & Analysis (GS&A) Office requests that all proposals be submitted to the office ten (10) business days prior to the sponsor's proposal deadline. This includes the cumulative time needed for both the Medical...

This policy describes the threshold over which the establishment of subaccounts is expected for inter-unit research projects at the Medical School. This policy formalizes existing practice within the School and conforms to the usual expectations for...

04/23/2021: This page has been archived. Please refer to the more comprehensive Exempt human subjects research and Federal Exemption Categories pages.

This flexibility initiative was active May 1, 2015 - June 10, 2018. It is obsolete as of June 11, 2018. Note : IRB applications granted Exemption 7 may not be used to support proposals or future awards involving federal funding. Note : Exemption 7...

NOTE : This page provides HIPAA -related guidance on “ de-identified data sets,”applicable only to data based on Protected Health Information (usually medical records). Other federal regulations enforced by the IRB have different standards and...

Protected Health Information (PHI) is individually identifiable health information held or maintained by covered entities , or by business associates acting for the covered entity. PHI is subject to HIPAA Privacy Rule protections. HIPAA Privacy Rule...

The following information applies to the conduct of clinical research at the University of Michigan under ICH-GCP E6(R2) Guidelines. International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) Good Clinical Practice ( GCP ) standards (ICH-GCP) standards are fully...