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IRB Meeting Dates & Deadlines

On January 1, 2012, the IRB fully implemented Protis - Protocol Information System - for on line submission [and tracking] of applications. For an introduction to the system and user instructions click here: http://help.protis.usu.edu 

 
Email submission of the application forms found on this (IRB) website are no longer accepted.  The forms are made available as a reference only.

 

Most human subject research does not need the full board’s review.  As soon as a protocol application is received by the IRB office (through Protis), we will determine if the application can be reviewed under the regulations for Expedited Review and, if so, the review process will begin without waiting for a convened board meeting.

Submission deadlines only apply to applications that require Full Board Review.  Complete applications must be received at least 4 weeks before the scheduled meeting.  The IRB meets on the first Tuesday of each month.  Protocols that require full IRB review but are not received by the deadline will be held over for consideration until the next meeting.

Research that requires Full Board Review includes any protocol in which the risk to participants is more than minimal.  Minimal risk is where, “the probability and magnitude of harm or discomfort are not greater than those ordinarily encountered in daily life or during the performance of routine physical or psychological examinations or tests.”   In addition, the Full Board must review any research that does not fit any of the Expedited Review categories of the federal regulations

 2012              
Meeting Date
Submission Deadline
January 10
December 6, 2011
February 7
January 10
March 6
February 7
April 3
March 6
May 1
April 3
June 5
May 1
July 3
June 5
August 7
July 3
September 4
August 7
October 2
September 4
November 6
October 2
December 4
November 6