The Principal Investigator has the primary responsibility for protecting the rights and welfare of human research subjects and for complying with all applicable provisions of the University's FWA, federal laws and regulations and the University's policies and procedures as set forth in Drake IRB Manual.
Before Beginning Activities Requiring IRB Review and Approval Exempt vs. Expedited vs. Full Board Submission Requirements Exempt Status Expedited Status Full Board Status Review Process for New Submissions Exempt Submissions Expedited Submissions Full Board Submissions IRB Action Addenda and Amendments International Research Informed Consent Elements of Informed Consent Obtaining Informed Consent Documentation of Informed Consent Informed Consent Language Assent of Minors and Consent of Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Exceptions from Informed Consent Requirements Full Board Consideration Level Only Continuation Conclusion/Termination