IRB Application Form Descriptions
IRB Application for Type 1 Research (Exempt) - FORM A
Form A is used if there is minimal risk to human subjects and one or more of the exempt categories listed apply.
IRB Application for Type 2 Research (Expedited) - FORM B
Form B is used if there is more than minimal risk associated with the research or if the research utilizes a special population (children, prisoners, institutionalized individuals, pregnant women, etc.).
IRB Application for Type 3 Research (Full) - FORM B
Form B is also used if there is greater than minimal risk AND the research does not fit the criteria for the Exempt or Expedited categories.
IRB Application for Protocol Amendment - FORM C
Form C is used if you are making a modification to your application after approval has been granted.
IRB Application for Protocol Renewal - FORM D
Form D is used if you are renewing your application for an additional year. This application must be submitted for review before the project's initial end date.