The IRB’s primary concerns in the review of research are that:
- risks are minimized for participants and are reasonable when compared to benefits to the individual and/or to society;
- participant selection is equitable so that the benefits and burdens of research are equitably shared;
- privacy and confidentiality are protected (see SoM Privacy Office tips); and
- participants are adequately informed of what their participation will entail so that they can make an informed decision about whether to participate.
What’s New at the IRB, including:
- extended approval period (triennial review) for some research
- use eProtocol Dashboard for current conent forms. See instructions.
Do I need an IRB Submission?
Forms and Processes
Medical Research
Nonmedical Research
Working with Central and External IRBs (CIRB)
Do I need an IRB Submission?
Does My Project Need IRB Review? (pdf)
Determination of Human Subject Research Application (Word doc)
IRB Review Type: What is it and why do I need to know?
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Forms and Processes
Recruitment
Consent
Forms & templates
Emergency Use of a Test Article
Medical Research
Medical Application Process
Information about eProtocol for Medical Applications
Sample Medical eProtocol applications
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Nonmedical Research
Nonmedical Application Process
Information about eProtocol Sections for Nonmedical Applications
Sample Nonmedical eProtocol applications
Extended Approval Period for some Research (Triennial review)
The approval period is extended for qualifying non-federally sponsored research, involving no more than minimal risk (as defined by 45 CFR 46.102), to researchers conducting:
as long as certain conditions are met. Certain changes in these studies may change the triennial IRB review requirement to annual review.
Working with Central and External IRBs (CIRB)
In some cases, Stanford researchers may rely on an external (non-Stanford) IRB to review their human subject research. Stanford has a memorandum of understanding (a written agreement) with the external IRBs listed below, who may be relied upon to conduct IRB review for certain types of research:
NCI CIRB - the NCI Central IRB Initiative
Compliance Panels
Stem Cell Research Oversight (SCRO)
Laboratory Animal Care (APLAC)
Biosafety (EH&S)
APRS - Radiological Safety (EH&S)