Selecting the Correct Application Type

November 14, 2024

Information about when the protocol-based and non-protocol-based application are most appropriate.

Coming Soon: New Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) Guidance

November 14, 2024

The IRB Office is in the process of finalizing new guidance and worksheets for studies involving AI and ML technologies.

Upcoming Workshop: Enrolling participants with Limited English Proficiency

November 11, 2024

The Professional Research Education Program (PREP) is hosting "Enrolling research participants with Limited English Proficiency: Guidance and Resources" on December 10th.

Introducing New IRB Analysts

October 31, 2024

We are excited to announce that the IRB’s Minimal Risk Research team has two new analysts joining the team in November.

Uploading Revised Documents

October 23, 2024

Please use “Upload Revision” instead of deleting and then adding files that are revisions to existing documents.

Updating Personnel

October 23, 2024

If you are updating your project to add or remove people from the list of key personnel, please use our self-service tool.

Reminder: Working with Reviewer Comments

October 23, 2024

When working with reviewer comments, if the study team is unsure how to properly address a reviewer comment or has a follow-up question, please contact the assigned IRB analyst.

Conflicts of Interest for Relying Sites

October 23, 2024

The non-protocol-based and protocol-based applications will be updated in ARROW to allow for easier collection of conflict of interest (COI) information.

Delegation Logs No Longer Required

October 23, 2024

When a UW Madison IRB is serving as the IRB of Record for external relying sites, relying site delegation logs no longer need to be provided to the UW IRB via ARROW.

Fall IRB for Beginners Workshop

September 26, 2024

This online workshop offers an overview of the IRB process and review procedures, including tips and tricks to avoid delays.