There are three levels of IRB review: exemption, expedited review, and full review.

• Exemption: Protocols that present extremely low levels of risk to participants and include only procedures described in six specific categories of research may qualify for the exemption. The investigator must complete a Human Subjects Review Form (HRS-1), attach a copy of the research protocol and all relevant documents, and submit the packet electronically to the IRB for review. After an administrative review is completed, the investigator is notified of the outcome by email.
• Expedited Review: Protocols that present no more than minimal risk to subjects and include only procedures described in nine specific categories of research may qualify for expedited review. The investigator must complete a Human Subjects Review Form (HRS-1), attach a copy of the research protocol and all relevant documents, and submit the entire packet to the IRB for review. After review by the assigned IRB members, the investigator is advised of the outcome by email.
• Full Review: Protocols that do not meet the criteria for either exemption or expedited review must be reviewed by the convened IRB. The investigator must complete a Human Subjects Review Form (HRS-1), attach a copy of the research protocol and all relevant documents, and submit the entire packet to the IRB for review. After preliminary review by two IRB members, the protocol is presented and discussed at a convened meeting of the full IRB. The investigator is notified of the outcome shortly after the meeting by email.