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Short Forms
A Short Form may be used when a subject/LAR who cannot understand English is unexpectedly encountered, there is not sufficient time to develop and obtain IRB approval for a complete ICF written in language understandable to the subject/LAR, AND the research pr...
Subject's Rights & Responsibilities
Research Questions: Amheric - Research Questions & Rights and Responsibilities English (UNMC) English (UNO) Spanish (UNMC) Spanish (UNO) Rights of Research Subjects: English English (CHMC) French Somali Spanish Rights and What to know: French Karen Interpretat...
Recruitment templates
Whenever possible, the layout of advertisements should conform to UNMC's institutional requirements regarding the use of logos and brands. Please see the UNMC Brandwise site for available templates to assist with this. Another recruitment resource available fo...
FWAs - Federalwide Assurance (member roster)
Federalwide Assurance UNMC operates under Federalwide Assurance (FWA) in accordance with 45 CFR 46.103a which requires any institution engaged in non-exempt human subjects research conducted or supported by HHS to submit a written assurance of compliance to OH...
Miscellaneous
Title Version Format Investigator Assessment Checklist for Regulatory Documentation 4/24/2026 Word
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Below are a number of commonly asked questions. The questions will either provide an answer or will link to the appropriate section of the guidebook. The Page Navigation found in the upper left side of the page can be used to scroll directly to the answer need...
Office Hours
IRB Office Hours We can be reached by phone (402-559-6463) or by email (irbora@unmc.edu) Mon-Fri 7am-5pm. The IRB offers two virtual learning/training sessions each month. 2nd Monday of every month 10-11 AM (Zoom link) 4th Thursday of every month 2-3 PM (Zoom...
Glossary
Cede Review An institution agrees to transfer IRB review and oversight authority for specified research to another institution's IRB (reviewing IRB). cIRB Application used for multi-site research where UNMC is ceding review to another reviewing IRB. Lead Site ...
IRB Chairs
The Institutional Review Board (IRB) is composed of members from a variety of scientific disciplines and individuals from the community who assist investigators in the protection of the rights and welfare of human subjects. Executive Chair Bruce Gordon, MD E...
IRB Conference Content
2025 Ethical Study Design IS Good Science (Susan Fish) The AI Middle Game: From Panic to Proportionate IRB Oversight (Tonya Ferraro) Integrating IRB Review Into US Special Pathogens Research Efforts (Kristi DeHaai & Abby Lowe) Informed Consent: Why We ...
IRB Fees
In line with most other academic medical centers and universities, the Office of Regulatory Affairs and the IRB charges an initial submission and an annual continuing review fee for commercial and industry sponsored protocols. New Pricing Guidelines (effective...
Noncompliance
Study teams are responsible for reporting noncompliance to the IRB/ORA. This page serves as a guide for study teams when deciding what constitutes noncompliance, when it needs to be reported, and how to report it. The following Noncompliance Guide will explain...
Cheat Sheets & SOPs
Advertisement Policy Cheat Sheet Central IRB (cIRB) Cheat Sheet Compensation Cheat Sheet Consent for Non-English Speaking Subjects Cheat Sheet Direct Invitation Policy Cheat Sheet Reimbursement Cheat Sheet Short Form Cheat Sheet Single IRB (sIRB) Cheat Sheet
RSS Assistance
E-Signature Instructions RSS Guides
Miscellaneous
Assembling your Research Team IRB Acronyms and Definitions Informed Consent Resources Other Institutional Requirements
IRB Application Guide
IRB Application Guide
IRBs & Submission Deadlines
Information regarding IRB Board meetings and Submission deadlines can be found on the IRB & Submission Deadlines page.