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Types of Submissions

All Documents may be found on our forms page

Common Documents Submitted 

  • Research Protocol Application
  • Informed Consent Form
  • Relevant study instruments (questionnaires, surveys, interview questions, etc)
  • Advertisements (Recruiting Communications)
  • CITI Training

As Needed Documents Submitted

  • Study Information Sheet
  • Informed Consent Prospective Deception
  • Parental Permission Form
  • Child Assent Form
  • Site Approval Letters
  • Letter of Collaboration
  • Reliance Agreements

All Documents may be found on our forms page

Common Documents Submitted 

  • Amendment Request Form
  • IRB Project Team Form (Addition/Deletion)
  • CITI Training
  • Any previously submitted documents affected by amendment/modification

All Documents may be found on our forms page

Common Documents Submitted 

  • Project Status Report
  • Research Protocol Application
  • Informed Consent Form
  • CITI Training

All Documents may be found on our forms page

Common Documents Submitted 

  • Project Status Report
  • CITI Training

All Documents may be found on our forms page

Common Documents Submitted 

  • Project Status Report
  • CITI Training

All Documents may be found on our forms page

Common Documents Submitted  

  • Project Status Report
  • CITI Training

All Documents may be found on our forms page

Common Documents Submitted 

  • Closure Termination Form

All Documents may be found on our forms page

Common Documents Submitted 

  • Request for 45 CFR 46.118
  • All grant paperwork (from RA)

Submit Projects or Packages

1

Create a new project

Insert the title of your project. Please ensure the title is consistent with the protocol application, consent documents, etc.

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2

Go to Designer

Attach all study documents. Please use the current versions available for download in Designer.

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3

Sign this Package 

Sign the package, be sure to choose the role that best describes your role in the research project, e.g. Principal Investigator, Research Coordinator, etc.

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4

Submit this Package 

Select “University of Texas at El Paso IRB, El Paso, TX” and continue to submit.

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This next step is mandatory for students.

Optional, but recommended, for Faculty/Staff.

EXTRA

Share this Project.

Select Share.

Students must share their project with their sponsor/faculty advisor.

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EXTRA

Share this Project.

Select “University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX” as your organization.

Search for your faculty advisor by their last name.

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EXTRA

Share this Project.

Email Faculty Advisor.

Send a gentle reminder to your sponsor/faculty advisor to review and electronically sign your IRB project submission.

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1

Create a new package

Click on the title of your project in "My Projects". Then click on "Create a New Package".

2

Go to Designer

Attach all study documents. Please use the current versions available for download in Designer. 

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3

Sign this Package 

Sign the package, be sure to choose the role that best describes your role in the research project, e.g. Principal Investigator, Research Coordinator, etc.

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4

Submit this Package 

Select “University of Texas at El Paso IRB, El Paso, TX” and continue to submit.

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Notes

1

Add Missing Documents or Additional Information

The IRB Office will review your project/package for completeness and email you through IRBNet if something is missing or information is required. You will usually have a week to update your project or package.

2

Project/Package Review

The appropriate level of IRB review is primarily based off of the amount of risk to Human Subjects.

  • Full Committee Review
  • Expedited Review
  • Exempt Review
  • Limited Review
  • Administrative Review
  • Facilitated Review
  • Ceded Review

3

Project/Package Determinations

May include:

  • Acknowledged
  • Approved
  • Approved with Conditions
  • Closed
  • Exempt
  • Information Required
  • Modifications Required
  • Not Approved
  • Not Human Subject Research
  • Referred to Full Board

Projects must have full IRB review to be rejected or not approved.

Exempt

Timeframe: 10 - 14 Days*

*Timeframe varies depending on the completeness or complexity of the project.

Only the IRB Chair and/or designee need to review the project. The project must fall into 1 of the 8 categories as defined by 45 CFR 46 and not be higher than minimal risk. Exempt studies are valid for a two-year period. Changes to the project must be submitted to the IRB prior to implementation.

Expedited

Timeframe: 2 - 8 Weeks*

*Timeframe varies depending on the completeness or complexity of the project.

The expedited category allows selected IRB members to review your project and submit their comments, requirements, and votes individually if it falls into one of the nine federally defined categories. It does not require the IRB to convene a meeting to discuss and vote. Projects are typically granted a two-year approval. A renewal request must be submitted or closed upon completion.

Full Review

Timeframe: 4 - 12 Weeks*

*Timeframe varies depending on the completeness or complexity of the project.

Projects assigned to this review category require the IRB to convene a meeting to discuss and vote on the project for approval. Meetings are held on an as needed basis, typically the last week of the month. Submissions requiring full board review should be submitted to the IRB office no later than the posted deadline. Refer to the posted calendar for tentative dates.

2 Years

All Exempt and Expedited Review

1 Year

Full Committee Review