Please click on the category title for a list of frequently asked questions pertaining to that topic. A brief synopsis of the topics covered is listed below each category.
IRB-03 VA Review
IRB-03 Rollout of the new VA IRB-03 application
IRB-04 DoD Review
IRB-04 Department of Defense (DoD) research
Introduction to the IRB and Human Subjects Office
IRB & HSO Background & Purpose, UI IRBs, Federalwide Assurance
IRB Approval
Human Subjects Research determinations, Exempt Qualifications
Human Subjects Protections Certification
Requirements, Timeframe for Update to HawkIRB, Certification Copies
Getting the IRB Application Started
HawkIRB Educational Offerings, New Projects, Viewing Applications, Consent Templates
Record of Consent
Policy Information, Implementing the Process, Record of Consent in EPIC, Policy Contact Information
Delegates in HawkIRB
Assigning Delegates, Granting Permission to Delegates on a Project Specific Basis, Submitting as a Delegate
Withdraw or delete a HawkIRB Application
Withdrawing or deleting a HawkIRB Application
What to Expect During the IRB Review Process
Communication Process, Other Committee Approvals, Supporting Documentation, Timeframes for Review, Possible Determinations
Status of a Submitted Application
Viewing Applications Before Submission, Viewing Project Status in HawkIRB, Viewing as a Research Team Member, Adding Items to Submitted Applications
Modifying an Approved IRB Application or Materials
Required Modifications, Starting the Modification, Modifying Attachments
Continuing Review of IRB-Approved Research
When & How to Submit a Continuing Review, Error Messages, Attachments
Closing a Study
When & How to Submit a Project Close Form, Error Messages, Submitting a Project Closure in Error
Research Subject Payment and Compensation
Handling Social Security Numbers, W-9s, eVouchers, HawkIRB attachments
Short Form Consent Documents
Where, What, and When to use Short Forms
Mailed Consent Process: Handling Corrections
What to do
Mass Email
How to Complete Requests, Process