Approval and Next Steps
Congratulations! You’ve successfully navigated a complex process and demonstrated that your research is well-designed and ethically sound.
IRB approval is good for one year from the date of your approval letter. As Principal Investigator, you have a few ongoing responsibilities to the IRB.
You must complete the following steps:
- Notify the IRB if you want to change your research methods or location during the one-year approval period. You can do this by filing an amendment with Axiom Mentor.
- Apply for an extension (complete an amendment within Axiom Mentor) if you need a bit more time than one calendar year to complete your project.
- Apply for renewal if your project will run for another year (Axiom Mentor will remind you when your project is up for review).
- Submit a status report for your project to date if you want to renew or extend a project beyond the one-year approval period (Axiom Mentor will send you a reminder email).
- Keep all documentation related to the project, including signed consent forms, for at least four years from the approval date (if you are a student, arrange this with your advisor).
- Keep any publications resulting from your research for at least four years from the approval date (if you are a student, arrange this with your advisor).
You must contact the IRB before making any changes to your approved protocol.
Best of luck with your research!