Getting started

Preparing an IRB submission can seem daunting. This page is intended to walk you through the steps for preparing a submission for IRB review, as well as your responsibilities following initial approval. Click on each accordion below to learn more about each step in the process.

HRP-103 - Investigator manual

The Investigator Manual is designed to guide you through policies and procedures related to the conduct of Human Research that are specific to this institution. The manual is comprehensive and covers everything from who can serve as PI and the IRB review process, to investigator responsibilities post-approval.

Don't submit until you're ready. There are several ancillary reviews and processes that are required for different kinds of research that should take place before the IRB review. Use the Human research quick start guide* to develop a personalized list of ancillary requirements for your research.

*The human research quick start guide is a REDCap-based tool. Users make selections in the tool to describe aspects of their project, and the tool will generate a list of links, suggestions, and contacts to help get a research project off the ground and ready for IRB review! This list can be saved as a PDF and referenced again later.

HRPP metrics report

For information on VCU's human subject research portfolio: