What needs to be reviewed by the IRB?
All research involving human subjects conducted at Nemours operating entities must be submitted for review and approval by the Nemours IRB before an investigator may begin the research.
Questions about whether a project is or is not research must be adressed by the IRB.
All IRB application forms and templates are located on IRBNet.
- All applications to the IRB must be submitted via IRBNET by 5:00 PM the day of the deadline.
- Click here for IRBNet Training. Only complete applications will be forwarded to the IRB for review.
- Assure that your submission is complete. Information about submission requirements is located in Application Assistance.
In addition to IRB approval, other committee approvals may be required.
- Use Checklist for Committee Approvals located on IRBNet.
- Clinical Research Review Committee (CRRC) contact information, committee deadlines and application forms are located on the Nemours INTRANET under the Research & Education tab.
- Biosafety and Radiation Committee forms are also located on the CRRC site (see Nemours Intranet)
Suggestions from the reviewers
Reduce the time between submission and review and approval. Click here for suggestions from the IRB.
Click here for information about Parental Permission, Informed Consent and Assent.