UW-Madison has broad parameters for when it will cede IRB review to an external IRB. Exceptions include when:

• The study is not funded
• UW-Madison is not engaged in human research, the project does not constitute human
  research, or the study is exempt
• The study involves the Madison VA

Please note that other factors may affect the decision to cede IRB review (e.g., the proposed reviewing IRB declines to serve or is not in good standing with federal agencies).

For more information, see HRP-832-WORKSHEET-Critera for Relying on an External IRB.