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IRB Review: How toLearn the basics of the IRB review and approval process.
Levels of IRB ReviewInformation on what requires IRB review.
Exempt Level of Review Examples of research that falls under exempt review.
Expedited Level of ReviewExamples of research that falls under expedited review.
Full Board Level of ReviewExamples of research that falls under full board review.
Forms and TemplatesProtocol, consent and authorization forms and templates.
FWA and IRB Registration NumbersFederalwide Assurances and IRB Registration Numbers applicable to studies conducted at USC.
IRB Submission GuidelinesBasic submission guidelines to facilitate protocol submissions.
Submit iStar – IRB ApplicationLearn more about the USC system for review of human participant research.
Urgent ReviewLearn about which circumstances qualify for an urgent review.
IRB FAQsClarifications about the review process that are frequently misunderstood.