Are there any additional requirements for survey research?
Yes. In addition to IRB approval, your survey must be routed through AFPC and be assigned a Survey Control Number (SCN). This process can sometimes take several months. A SCN will not be required for IRB submission, but WILL BE REQUIRED for final IRB approval unless your proposal is exempt. Therefore, you can submit your survey to the IRB for exemption or review while you are awaiting a SCN from AFPC. If your proposal is considered exempt, a SCN will not be required by the IRB. However, you still need to obtain approval for your survey/interview from AFPC per AFI 36-2601 Air Force Personnel Survey Program. Please note that these reviews are completely separate functions.
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