IRB Research Review Committee

The purpose of the Research Review Committee (RRC) is to enhance the scientific quality of research proposals.  The major function of the Research Review Committee (RRC) is to ensure that research proposals prepared by investigators meet the highest scientific and ethical standards. The Committee provides feedback on research plans. This may include information regarding background, protocol, analysis plan, etc. The RRC helps ensure the study meets research standards and provides peer review and practice in responding to professional critiques. Please view the presentation on the “Role of the Research Review Committee” .

For submissions to the Research Review Committee (RRC) please review the Research Review Committe Guide. and Flowchart.

To avoid delays of your project, see the following: “Avoid These Common Problems…”

  Sample of various research study protocols are available upon request from the IRB Office.

To obtain the required forms, please access the IRB Forms page.