IRB Review Timelines for Exempt and Expedited Studies
The Office of Research Subjects Protection (ORSP) is currently experiencing a high volume of studies being submitted for IRB review. This high volume is also coupled with a temporary reduction in ORSP staffing. With this, investigators may experience an increase in the timeline for completion of exempt and expedited reviews.
For studies being submitted for exempt or expedited review, ORSP is striving to maintain a three week response time for reviewers to provide initial review comments to the study investigator. Investigators are encouraged to take the potential increased turnaround time into account when planning projects and submitting to the IRB. In addition, investigators and study teams are asked to please allow a minimum of 14-21 days before contacting our staff reviewers to inquire about the review status.