For an overall summary of levels of review see the IRB-HSR Submission Types Table
Human Subject Research/ Clinical Investigation of a Test Article
Activities that constitute human subject research or a clinical investigation of a test article require review by an IRB. If unsure if the project meets the definition of human subject research under DHHS regulations or a clinical investigation of a test article under FDA regulations see UVA Non-Human Subject Research Online Tool
Non- UVa Agent Determination
This determination is made to identify situations where UVa personnel are involved in human subject research but the research is not being done on behalf of UVa. See Determination of UVa Agent Form.
Exempt Determination
If the research engages the researcher in human subject research, the next step is to determine if the research is exempt from additional review. For health sciences research at UVA, this determination will be made by an IRB-HSR member. To determine if a project meets the criteria for exempt review see Exempt Criteria and Determination of Exemption
Not Engaged in Human Subject Research Determination
If the project does not fall under FDA regulations, but does involve research with human subjects according to DHHS definitions, the research team should then review the project to determine if they are "engaged" in human subject research. See Not Engaged in Human Subject Research
Expedited Review
If the research does not meet the criteria for Exempt Review, the research team should review the expedited criteria to determine if the research meets the criteria for expedited review. See Expedited Review
Review by Convened Meeting of the Full IRB
If research does not meet the criteria for non-UVA agent, exempt, non-engaged or expedited review the research will be assigned to an agenda of a convened meeting of the full IRB for review.
All projects involving the use of investigational drugs, devices, or biologics for which an IND/IDE is required receive full board review.
If the chair, vice-chair or the chair's designee cannot determine the appropriate level of review, the application will be referred to a convened meeting of the full IRB for review.
See Review by Convened Meeting of Full IRB
URGENT IRB Review: see Urgent Review of Applications
Appeal of IRB Decisions: seeRebuttal or Appeal of IRB Decisions