To help researchers with the renewal process, step-by-step guides on creating and submitting a renewal are available.
When to close:
If all research and data analysis are complete, a study closure can be requested. Any time human subjects’ data are being analyzed, there must be an approved IRB protocol. Even for a study closure, the entire form must be completed because this will serve as a final report for the study. The step-by-step instructions on submitting the study closure are available.
Consent Form:
If enrollment is ongoing, a consent form must be uploaded to the application. It should be in document format (.doc, and not .docx) and not have the previous approval stamp on it.
Routing:
Renewals are not required to be sent through the PI and the department chair, but this option is made available to those who wish to use it.