What are the most frequent problems encountered by the committee in reviewing proposals?
One of the most frequent problems is a poorly constructed proposal that does not supply information about the type of data being gathered, the role of the human subjects or the use of the data. Secondly, some proposals are submitted without consent forms or a letter of introduction to the subject to inform them of their role in the project. Before submitting an IRB application, see the “checklist” at the end of the Guidelines to determine whether you have included all the necessary information in your proposal. VIII.
