Guide :: Submission :: New Protocol :: Review Process :: Expedited/ Exempt
Expedited/ Exempt Review
If a pre-reviewer recommends a protocol for expedited review or if he or she thinks the protocol is exempt, the pre-reviewer will send the pre-reviewed protocol to a Board member for review after all recommended changes have been made by the researcher. The Board member makes the final decision as to whether the protocol is expeditable or exempt; if the Board member doesn’t feel he or she can make that decision, the protocol will be sent to the next full board meeting. If a protocol is sent to a full board meeting, it may still receive an exemption or be expedited in future reviews. If the Board member agrees with the pre-reviewer’s recommendation, he or she will review the protocol and determine if it can be approved/ exempted. The Board member may request that additional changes be made to the protocol before it can be approved; the pre-reviewer will send the changes to you via email. Unless the changes to the protocol are significant, the pre-reviewer can review and process the protocol’s approval without sending it back to the Board member for further review. When the protocol is issued an approval or exemption, you will receive an approval letter and stamped consent forms (if applicable). Once you receive your official approval letter, you can begin data collection for your study. An approved protocol that has expedited status is only approved for one year (similar to a full board approval) whereas an exempt protocol is approved for four years.
The expedited/ exempt review is run on a rolling basis and it is not subject to deadlines. The entire review usually takes at least one to two weeks, though often the review depends on the changes that need to be made and how busy our office is. However, please be aware that if your protocol is sent to the full board, this can delay the review time. For time saving tips on writing your protocol, see Tips.
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