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The Board shall have full authority to approve or deny approval of proposed research. The Chair shall submit a formal letter via email notifying the primary contact person of the Board’s decision. Notification of disapproval shall include rationale and provide opportunity for the researcher to respond in person or in writing.
Research proposals are granted approval for a one-year period, according to OHRP Federal guidelines. If research extends beyond a period of one year, the researcher shall submit an online request for extension using the IRB Addendum/Extension for Approved Projects. The Chair shall notify the researcher of approval for the extension. This procedure assures continuing review.
The Board has the right to discontinue a research project that is not being conducted in accordance with the approved proposal or in cases of unexpected harm to participants. Notification of such to the researcher(s) should include rationale. As implied here, researchers must inform the Board immediately if any harm occurs.
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