If you receive a Just-in-Time (JIT) request from a federal sponsor that requires IRB documentation, please contact the IRB as soon as possible by forwarding the program officer’s email to irb@hsc.utah.edu. Early notification allows us to work with you to determine the most appropriate path for meeting the sponsor’s requirements. Depending on the status and […]
Read MoreBeginning August 1, 2026, the IRB will no longer permit amendments to be submitted as part of an HRPP Progress Update application. Any study changes must be submitted either before your study’s anniversary date or after the HRPP Progress Update has been acknowledged. This change is intended to streamline the review process. Reviewing an […]
Read MoreHot off the presses! We just published a new video that takes you through our internal process when we rely on an external Single IRB. You can also check it out on our YouTube channel!
Read MoreAs a reminder, a Waiver of Authorization allows researchers to access protected health information (PHI) for specific IRB-approved activities, but it does not permit unrestricted sharing of PHI. In particular, when using the IRB’s standard Request for Waiver of Authorization for Recruitment Only, investigators may access PHI within the covered entity for the purposes […]
Read MoreAfter careful consideration, IRB and institutional leadership have decided to discontinue the IRB’s community panel, Panel C. One thing we learned from working with this group is that community input has the greatest impact when it happens early. Waiting until the IRB review stage is often too late for teams to meaningfully incorporate feedback into […]
Read MoreYou asked, and we listened. Many investigators and study teams told us they’d like standardized consent templates, and we’re excited to bring them back. These templates are designed to: Improve clarity and consistency Align with current regulations and best practices Reduce revision requests from IRB staff Make study information easier for participants to understand We’re […]
Read MoreOur online office hours pilot was a success, thanks to all of you who have joined us! We’ve received great feedback and are excited to continue offering virtual office hours going forward. Whether you have questions about submissions, policies, or processes, we’re here to help. You can register for office hours on our website.
Read MoreIf you’re applying for grant funding, you may be asked to provide certification of IRB approval before the Notice of Award (NOA) will be released. This requirement may mean that you need IRB approval before you have your funding and/or before your study is fully developed. Recently the IRB has heard from multiple researchers across […]
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 MoreEffective 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 […]
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