Certain criteria must be met for UW-Madison to serve as the reviewing IRB (sIRB) or to cede IRB review to an external IRB. If your study does not meet the criteria below, RELIANT will assist you in determining whether sIRB review is the best option for your study and, if so, which IRB can provide oversight. (See also the Unusual Cases section.)
Serving as sIRB
Study must meet the following criteria:
- Funded (e.g., federal, or non-profit)
- Non-exempt
- UW is engaged in human subjects research
- Relying sites are AARHPP accredited or have a robust Human Research Protection Program
Consult required prior to submitting a grant proposal or IRB application. At the consultation, the following considerations will be discussed:
- Type of funding
- Number, location, and type of sites
- Review time requirements
- Accreditation status of sites
- Conflict of Interest considerations
- Scientific review
- UW study team administrative support
- Fees and budget considerations
Ceding IRB Review to External IRB
Study must meet the following criteria:
- Funded (e.g., federal, or non-profit)
- Non-exempt
- UW is engaged in human subjects research
- Reviewing IRB is AARHPP accredited or has a robust Human Research Protection Program
Consult required prior to submitting cede application where:
- Fetal tissue research will be conducted at UW-Madison/UWHC
- The study involves the William S. Middleton VA Hospital