How can I request an IRB Reliance (Authorization) Agreement?
Per the Human Research Protection Program Plan (HRP-101), the IRB Office reviews and determines if it is appropriate to execute an Authorization Agreement for either:
- The Northwestern University IRB to serve as the Single IRB or IRB of Record for a Multi-Site Study, Collaborative Study, or an individual investigator, in alignment with the requirements outlined in “SOP: Northwestern University serving as IRB of Record (HRP-093),” or
- The Northwestern University IRB to cede IRB review to (i.e., rely on) an external IRB from another institution/organization, in alignment with the requirements outlined in “SOP: External IRBs (HRP-092).”
Please refer to the IRB Office Reliance webpages for instructions on the types of Reliance Agreements, how to submit a request for a Reliance Agreement, and additional information about the Reliance Agreement process.