Decisions about whether the institution can serve as the reviewing IRB are made in accordance with HRP 833-WORKSHEET-Considerations for Serving as sIRB as well as Appendices A: Q&A When UW Will Cede or Serve and B: Single IRB Review Requirements of this manual. The UW also may consider serving as the reviewing IRB in exceptional cases described in Appendix D: Unusual Circumstances, Serving and Ceding.

When proposing the UW serve as the reviewing IRB, study teams MUST consult with RELIANT prior to submitting grant or other funding applications. The UW cannot guarantee it will serve as the reviewing IRB without prior consultation. If the UW is not able to serve as the reviewing IRB, RELIANT will assist you in identifying another IRB that can serve as the single IRB.