The Common Rule regulations define certain categories of research that are eligible for exemption from some of the usual regulatory requirements for human subjects research. These projects receive an Exempt Determination at MSU.
Advantages of Administrative Review include the following
- Abbreviated consent requirements
- Reviewed only by the IRB staff rather than being sent to one or more board members for Expedited or Convened IRB Review.
- If the project is found to be non-Exempt (meaning it does not qualify for Administrative Review) you will be asked by the IRB Staff to answer additional questions about your research that are required for Expedited and Full Board review.
- Projects undergoing review for an Exempt Determination must fall entirely into one or more of the following categories. The following tool is meant only to assist investigators in determining if their project is likely to be eligible for an Exempt Determination. You may also call the HRPP Staff for assistance in determining whether your project is Exempt and eligible for Administrative Review.
- By clicking on any of the following categories, you will be taken through a series of questions to help you determine if that category applies. You may select more than one category if applicable.
If you have any questions about whether your project meets the definition of human subjects research, you should contact a member of the HRPP staff.
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IRB