Join us on Monday, April 28th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a hands-on workshop designed to introduce first-time student researchers to the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) and guide them through the Institutional Review Board (IRB) submission process.

This is a tremendous opportunity to familiarize yourself with IRB requirements and equip yourself with tools and knowledge for a successful IRB submission.

Please feel free to share this workshop with colleagues who may be interested!

If you have any questions, reach out to DRAFT Services at irbdraftservices@research.rutgers.edu. 

Join us on Thursday, May 15th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a hands-on workshop focusing on understanding the IRB Reliance Mechanisms.

Researchers, faculty and students are invited to learn more about our streamlined reliance processes for Single IRB (sIRB) and Administrative Review submissions to the IRB.

Please feel free to share this workshop with colleagues who may be interested!

If you have any questions, reach out to the Reliance Team at irbrelianceteam@research.rutgers.edu. 

HRPP Guidance for Those who Receive a Stop Work Order from a Federal Agency

These guidelines are intended to assist investigators who may or have received a directive from a federal funding agency to stop, pause, or otherwise prematurely end a human research study.

• Send any Stop-Work order questions to federal-tracking@rutgers.edu with copy to your assigned RSP Grant Specialist, and you will receive a response with guidance. 
• Notify the Rutgers HRPP/IRB (if the IRB of Record is an external IRB, notify both the external IRB and the Rutgers IRB Office):
• IRBOffice@research.rutgers.edu and 
• HRPP/IRB Director, Dr. Swapnali Chaudhari chaudhsw@research.rutgers.edu

As a general reminder, researchers should not sign any documents related to sponsored awards. There are established review processes to ensure proper protection of the university and your research.

Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for information about what is known, what the Office for Research is working to understand better, and how we move forward together.

Rutgers University has signed on to use the SMART IRB Reliance Agreement Version 3.0

All new reliance arrangements will require participating institutions to join Version 3.0. However, existing reliance arrangements established under the Legacy SMART IRB Agreements (Versions 1.0/2.0) will remain valid and do not require any further action. 

For further details about the SMART IRB Reliance Agreement Version 3.0 and to contact SMART IRB with any questions, please click the link provided: Agreement - SMART IRB | National IRB Reliance Initiative

Virtual Institutional Review Board (IRB) Office Hours

DRAFT (Document Revision And Feedback Team) Services hosts IRB Office Hours weekly.

When:

• Tuesdays, 1 – 1:30 p.m. with IRB Reliance Team

• Thursdays, 10 – 10:30 a.m.

Where:

Office Hours Zoom Link

Passcode: 133269

More information on what to expect during Virtual IRB Office Hours.

The Rutgers IRB is dedicated to finding innovative ways to support our researchers. We have a whole suite of Interactive Tools at your disposal.

Check out all of our Interactive IRB Tools here.

Still getting acquainted with the eIRB+ platform? We have Quick Guide Resources available for all eIRB+ applications to provide you with an illustrative step-by-step walkthrough of the eIRB+ applications.

New eIRB+ HelpBot Launched

The Research HelpBot, developed by the Office for Research Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Research IT teams, will provide real-time resources and responses to researchers with guidance to facilitate IRB submissions and compliance-related matters.

It is now directly available through the eIRB+ application via NetID login. 

Research HelpBot provides:   

• Versatile functionality by including chat search and word-based interactions. 
• A user-friendly interface with easy access to information and resources. 
• A time-saving tool with immediate access to crucial information. 
• An interface to minimize errors during the submission process. 

Watch Research HelpBot Tutorial Video

Attending a virtual eIRB+ Workshop to learn more about the updates to our submission platform and business processes. The eIRB+ Workshop session offers a comprehensive walkthrough of updated features, step-by-step application tutorials, and provides an opportunity to address any questions you may have.

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