Effective July 1, 2026, the IRB will be increasing fees for new industry-sponsored studies. The updated fee schedule will affect new study, amendment, continuing review, and final project report applications submitted on or after that date. For all industry-sponsored studies initially submitted before July 1, 2026, we will invoice based on the previously-assigned fee schedules […]
Read MoreThe Clinical Research Support Office (CRSO) would like to share a friendly reminder and clarification about the required process for using MyChart as a recruitment tool and contacting potential research participants. Recently, there has been an increase in concerns raised to the Research Participant Advocate Office regarding how individuals are identified and contacted for studies. […]
Read MoreIRB service is a core faculty responsibility that brings peer expertise to ethical review and helps maintain reliable review timelines. As research activity at the University of Utah continues to increase, maintaining timely and high‑quality IRB review requires participation from faculty in all departments. Some departments with active research submissions have limited or no faculty […]
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Read MoreBeginning March 5, 2026, the University of Utah IRB will host office hours every Thursday from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM MT via Zoom. Office hours are on a first-come, first-served basis, and is a space for students, faculty, and staff to ask questions about human subjects research at the University of Utah. You can review office hours information […]
Read MoreMandatory Reporting Guidance Documents and References Points to Consider Appendices ⏴back to Guidance Topics Mandatory Reporting Version: December 16, 2025 Guidance This guidance outlines information that should be shared with participants during the informed consent process relating to the 1) disclosure of confidential information of reportable diseases; 2) disclosure of abusive situations; and 3) disclosure […]
Read MoreInternational Research Guidance Documents and References Points to Consider ⏴back to Guidance Topics International Research Version: December 11, 2025 Guidance Investigators conducting international research must be qualified by training and experience to conduct such research. Investigators must design scientifically sound and culturally appropriate research that is relevant to the needs and conditions of the study […]
Read MoreCompensation of Research Subjects Definitions Guidance Documents and References Points to Consider ⏴back to Guidance Topics Compensation of Research Subjects Version: December 5, 2025 Definitions The University of Utah IRB uses the term “compensation” for payments made to research participants for participation in a study. Compensation may be provided to reimburse participants for their time, […]
Read MoreAdvertisements Guidance Documents and References Points to Consider ⏴back to Guidance Topics Advertisements Version: December 5, 2025 Guidance The IRB reviews recruitment methods, including advertisements, to ensure that they support the equitable selection of participants. The IRB also evaluates proposed advertisements and solicitations tp confirm they comply with regulatory requirements for informed consent. For more […]
Read MoreRequired Documents and Forms for IRB Applications Guidance ⏴back to Guidance Topics Required Documents and Forms for IRB Applications Version: December 4, 2025 Guidance The IRB reviews and approves supporting documents to the IRB application for the following purposes: Information included in the document is necessary for the IRB to determine if the study meets the Criteria for […]
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