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IRB Submission Process
Guidelines for Submitting an IRB Protocol through IRBNet
Each Step is accompanied by a Training Energizer (IRBNet step by step instructions) and Video tutorial.
Topics covered are listed below each step.
* For further guidance please contact: IRB Office irbsubmission@westernu.edu or 909-469-5606
Terms used within IRBNSubmitting an IRB Protocol through IRBNetet:
Project= Protocol
Package= All subsequent documents (i.e. protocol application, informed consent, survey, questionnaire)
IRBNet
Submitting an IRB Protocol through IRBNet
Each Step is accompanied by a Training Energizer (IRBNet step by step instructions) and Video tutorial.
Topics covered are listed below each step
Step 1) IRBNet Access:
Step 2) Self Register: New User Registration
- Create and Activate your account in IRBNet
- Manage affiliations from User Profile
- Add and submit necessary Training & Credential Records
- Maintain T&C records
Step 3) Create and Submit Project: New Project Submission
- Access Forms from Forms and Templates Library
- Create New Electronic Project
- Design and Assemble Project Submission
- Share submission with Research Team
- Send project email to Research team
- Sign project package
- Submit project package for review
- Manage Projects from you My Projects Page
- Revise Incomplete Submission
Step 4) Post- Submission; Revisions, Annual Renewals: Post-Submission Advanced Topics
- Review Project Messages and Alerts
- Create a New Package for your Project ( Revisions, Annual Renewals, Amendments)
- Add and Revise Documents
- Complete and Submit Subsequent Package
- Perform My Project Management
- Manage My Reminders