What is Periodic Review?
A Periodic Review is a re-evaluation of an approved project conducted at least once a year, as mandated by federal regulations. This review allows the IRB to monitor the progress of the project. If you plan to continue conducting research beyond your current expiration date, you must complete a Periodic Review Form and submit it to OPRS at least 45 days prior to the expiration date of last years approval. If you are still carrying out data analysis, the study should remain open. Research protocols must have continuing approval until all data analysis has been completed and termination reports are submitted. After the project has expired, no further research can be done. Your project will be closed if you do not submit your application. If your project is not reviewed and approved prior to the expiration date, no further research can be conducted. Because federal regulations make no provisions for grace periods or extensions after the expiration date, investigators will be asked to prep
