Review Categories & Timeline

The IRB will operate on significantly reduced hours over spring break and will not process any new applications until the first two weeks of the spring quarter. Thank you for your patience as we work through very high volume with limited staffing. We will process all applications in order of submission; the IRB cannot inequitably adjust processing to accommodate last-minute applications.

Approximate Review Categories & Timeline

This overview of the different levels of IRB review will help you initially assess which form to submit, as well as the approximate timeline for revision feedback. Note that the IRB will determine final review level for any project. For further guidance or consultation regarding review level for your project, please contact the IRB at 206-296-2585 or irb@seattleu.edu.