How long will it take to obtain IRB approval?
• Exempt research is normally approved within 2 to 4 days. • Expedited research is normally approved within 2 to 4 days. • Full convened committee review varies depending on the action of the committee. If revisions are required, the response by the investigator will determine the ultimate length of time between submission and approval. Typically, the process can be completed in 3 to 6 weeks depending on the date of application submission and the date of the IRB meeting.
Related Questions
- Do I need to obtain approval by the IRB (Human Subjects Committee) or the IACUC (Animal Care & Use Committee) prior to submitting the proposal, or later?
- Must investigators obtain IRB approval before involving human subjects in nonexempt research?
- Do students undertaking class projects need to obtain IRB approval?
