What are the types of IRB review?
• Exempt Review: Federal regulations “exempt” some types of research from further review by the IRB, however, “Exempt” does NOT mean IRB review is not required! Research that falls into the exempt category still requires an application to be submitted to the IRB for review. The review process for the “exempt” category does not require extensive initial IRB review, and investigators will usually be notified within 1-2 weeks after* submitting their IRB application. Final determination as to whether the research is exempt lies with the IRB administrator. Some typical examples of Exempt research: • Anonymous surveys • Educational tests • Data studies using publicly available information • Observation of public behavior that does not put the subject at risk • Taste and food quality evaluation • Expedited Review: Expedited review is a procedure through which certain kinds of research may be reviewed and approved without convening a meeting of the IRB. Expedited research involves the collecti
