How to apply.

Whenever possible, applications and related materials should be submitted as attachments to e-mail messages.  Address these messages to:  irb@snc.edu. 

File names for applications and related materials should be descriptive and include the primary investigator's last name, for example:  "smith IRB application.doc"  "smith consent statement.doc"  "smith questionnaire.doc".

Applications may be submitted at any time.

Exempt and expedited review

Investigations that are exempt from review by the full IRB will be reviewed and approved by the chairperson of the IRB, or an appropriate designee.  Please allow at least one week for review.

Investigations that qualify for expedited review will be reviewed by the chairperson of the IRB and at least one additional member, or by appropriate designees.  Please allow at least two weeks for review.

Review by full IRB

Investigations that require review by the full IRB will be considered at the first available regularly scheduled meeting of the IRB.  The full IRB will meet three times each semester, typically on the Tuesday following faculty meetings. 

2010-2011 IRB meeting dates:  

• November 2, 3:00 - 4:30, Union 101A
• December 7, 3:00 - 4:30, Union 101B
• February 22, 3:00 - 4:30, Union 101A
• March 29, 3:00 - 4:30, Union 101A
• May 3, 3:00 - 4:30, Main Hall 317

Applications that investigators expect will require review by the full IRB should be submitted at least one week before a scheduled meeting.

2010-2011 deadlines for applications believed to require review by the full IRB:

• October 26
• November 30
• February 15
• March 22
• April 26

Investigators will be notified of the decision by the full IRB within two weeks after the application has been reviewed.