What is the procedure for getting IRB approval at CSU?
After a primary investigator completes the proposal application and submits it, along with applicable consent forms and letters of permission, the IRB staff will do an initial review to determine whether the protocol is exempt from further review. Please note that only the IRB staff have the authority to ascertain which level of review will be necessary for your particular proposal. If it is exempt, the protocol is immediately approved and the investigator is authorized to move forward with data collection. Also if it is exempt, it is not necessary to use an informed consent If the protocol is determined to qualify for an expedited review, then it will be forwarded to two of the IRB committee members, who will review the proposal and then communicate with the investigator about any necessary revisions and ultimately, authorization to go forward with data collection. If the protocol requires a regular review, that means it must be reviewed by the entire IRB committee at a regularly adjo
