Analyzing data on a laptop
What drives the cost of IRB review, which fees people forget to budget for, and how to estimate your total before you submit.
Reviewing evaluation charts on a tablet
Not every program evaluation needs IRB review. Here is how to tell whether yours counts as human subjects research, and what to do if it does.
Checking off a submission checklist
Exempt, expedited, and full board review explained in plain terms, with examples to help you figure out which level fits your study.
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An independent IRB reviews human subjects research for researchers and organizations that do not have a board of their own. Here is how it works and when it makes sense.