How long is the IRB approval valid?
IRB approvals for specific projects are valid for twelve months. This period applies to the data collection phase during which there might be some “risk” to the human subjects involved in the research project. If the data collection phase of the project will take more than twelve months, a follow-up review and approval is necessary. It is important to do the follow-up review in a timely fashion so that no interruption occurs in your project schedule. You can submit the follow-up request on the regular HSR-6 and HSR-7 application forms. Be sure to specify that you are submitting a “follow-up renewal” application.
