Writing a Review Summary Introduction Guidance Documents and References ⏴back to Board Member Guidance Series Board Member Guidance Series Version: February 19, 2025 Introduction The board reviewer checklist asks specific questions about the requirements that need to be satisfied for approval. Addressing the criteria for approval is particularly important in both the written review and […]
Read MoreFebruary 11st, 2025 Notification for ERICA Users on MacOS The IRB has been notified that that there is an urgent usability issue related to ERICA for individuals using Mac computers. ORIS has received multiple reports from ERICA users who use Mac computers and who have updated their machines to the most recent version of Mac OS Sequoia […]
Read MoreNew IRB Staff Member Please join us to welcome a new member to the IRB staff! They will be joining our Convened Board Team. Welcome to the IRB! If you have questions, please Contact Us.
Read MoreUpdate on Federal Funding: Supporting Our Research Community We recognize the concerns stemming from the recent Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memorandum (M-25-13), which calls for a temporary pause on federal financial assistance programs, including grant disbursements and new awards, effective January 28th, 2025 at 5:00pm EST. This directive applies to all federal agencies […]
Read MoreThe platform for the University of Utah’s Business Relationship Reporting (“BRR”) financial disclosure system was upgraded on January 22, 2025, to a revised system supported by the U Research. This upgraded system will have increased data security and offer enhanced functionality over time. The site will look different, but questions and training in the disclosure […]
Read MoreThe University of Utah IRB has been notified by the Office of Research Information Systems (ORIS) that there is an urgent usability issue related to ERICA for individuals using Mac computers. ORIS has received multiple reports from ERICA users who use Mac computers and who have updated their machines to the most recent version of […]
Read MoreAnnie Risenmay has been selected as Director of the Institutional Review Board. Please join us in congratulating Annie on this achievement. You can read more about this announcement on the Vice President for Research announcement on Research Post.
Read MoreThe IRB staff have been restructured into specialized teams that each focus on an essential aspect of the IRB review process. We now have seven different teams to assist you with your research application. Go to the “What Do Each of Our Teams Do?” section of our Contact Us page to learn more.
Read MoreHave you noticed the little Block U button in the left corner of the IRB website? That’s our new chat bot! Please try it out and if you have questions about specific topics often, type those into the bot so we can save them in the database and expand its capabilities.
Read MoreThe IRB is excited to announce the launch of our new SIRB website, http://singleirb.utah.edu! The University of Utah IRB has long been one of the leading developers of the single IRB process both locally and nationally. We are happy to offer this new resource to our community to help navigate the rapidly evolving processes that […]
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