Selecting the Correct Application Type

November 14, 2024

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

Exemption Reminders

September 18, 2024

These exemption reminders cover when to submit a change and how to renew your study before it expires.

Responding to Modifications Requested

August 26, 2024

When the Institutional Review Board (IRB) requests modifications, please refrain from making additional changes that haven’t been specifically requested as part of your response.

Records Retention Update

May 21, 2024

OVCR ARROW IT and IRB are deleting applications from ARROW that have reached their scheduled record retention period.

UROC Review Process

December 8, 2023

The UW Health/SMPH Research Operations Committee reviews all research that utilizes UW Health services, personnel, facilities, or engages with UW Health patients, in order to assess the operational feasibility of the study.

Records Retention Updates

June 13, 2023

The IRB will begin the process of permanently deleting applications that have reached the scheduled record retention period of 7 years after study closure.

ARROW Application Wizard Updates

March 28, 2022

The Non-Protocol-Based Application will be listed first in the ARROW Application Wizard.

Sending Applications Back to Pre-Submission

February 11, 2022

Applications missing significant information or ancillary approvals required for the pre-review process to be completed may be sent back to pre-submission.

Non Protocol-Based Application Now Live

January 11, 2022

The non protocol-based application (nPBA) went live in ARROW on December 19th.

Non-Protocol Based Application Coming Soon

December 14, 2021

The new ARROW application designed for minimal risk research without a standalone protocol will be available soon.