• Studies that may qualify for exemption cannot be ceded to an external IRB and must be reviewed by the UW IRB. Please contact asktheirb@hsirb.wisc.edu for assistance with applying for an exemption.
  • The UW will neither cede IRB review nor serve as the reviewing IRB for studies without external funding (federal, foundation).
  • For more information on UW guidelines for ceding and serving, see Appendix A as well as Appendix B of the Reliance Manual.
  • For guidance on potential exceptions to the UW guidelines, see Appendix D of the Reliance Manual.
  • If you have questions, please contact irbreliance@wisc.edu for assistance.