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eIRB States
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Follow Your eIRB Submission
The eIRB system uses “states” to classify where a submission is in the IRB process. You can see a diagram showing the state of your study within the IRB review process by opening the study in the eIRB.
Please note, if it states “Pre-Submission” it has not been submitted to the IRB for review.
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The following table defines all possible study states for a new submission during the course of its review:
Pre-Submission
The application is under preparation by the PI/submission preparer. If the PI does not submit the study, the study will remain in this state.
Clarifications Requested
(Pre-Review)
The IRB Coordinator has request changes or clarification. The PI and Primary Contact will receive an e-mail notification advising them of the request.
Pre-Review Completed
(Convened Review)
The submission awaits assignment to the IRB for review.
Pre-Review Completed
(Expedited or Exempt Review)
The submission awaits assignment to a Designated IRB member for review.
Non-Committee Review
The submission is currently being reviewed by an IRB member.
Committee Review
The submission awaits assignment to the Convened IRB for review or the submission has been assigned to an IRB meeting and is being reviewed by the IRB members.
Clarifications Requested (Designated Review)
The IRB member has requested changes or clarification regarding the submission under review.
Clarifications Requested (Committee Review)
The Convened IRB has requested changes or clarifications. The PI and Primary Contact will receive an e-mail notification advising them of the request.
Modifications Required
The Convened IRB gave a Pending status. The PI and submission preparer will receive an e-mail notifications advising them of the request.
Post Review
The IRB letter advising the PI of the Board’s or IRB member’s decision is being prepared.
Review Complete
Review of the submission is complete and a letter has been sent.
