Following Your eIRB+ Submission
The eIRB+ system uses “states” to classify where a submission is in the process. You can see a diagram showing the state of your study within the IRB review process by opening the study. For example:
The following table defines all possible study states for a new study submission during the course of its review.
EIRB+ State |
Notes |
|---|---|
| Pre-submission | The application is under preparation by the PI/submission preparer. If the PI does not click "Submit Study", the study will remain in this state. |
| Clarifications Requested (Pre-Review) | The IRB Coordinator has requested 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 is awaiting assignment to an IRB panel for review. |
| Pre-Review Completed (Expedited or Exempt Review) | The submission is awaiting assignment to a Designated IRB member for review. |
| Non-Committee Review | The submission is being reviewed by an IRB member. |
| Committee Review | The submission is awaiting assignment to an IRB panel for review, or the submission has been assigned to a panel meeting and is being reviewed by IRB panel members. |
| Clarification Requested (Designated Review) | The IRB member has requested changes or clarifications regarding the submission under review. |
| Clarifications Requested (Committee Review) | The IRB Panel has requested changes or clarifications. The PI and Primary Contact will receive an e-email notification advising them of the request. |
| Modifications Required | The IRB panel gave a Pending status. The PI and submission preparer will receive an e-mail notification advising them of the request. |
| Post Review | The IRB letter advising the PI of the panel’s or IRB member’s decision is being prepared. |