Temple University Office of the Senior Vice President for Research and Strategic Initiatives

Temple Research Administration Offices 2009 Holiday Schedule

Temple Research Administration offices will be closed during the upcoming University holiday break (from close of business Wednesday, December 23, 2009 until 8:30am on Monday, January 4, 2010). Proposals for submission to an external sponsor with a due date between Wednesday, December 23, and Wednesday, January 6, must be submitted to either the Main Campus or HSC Sponsored Projects Administration office no later than Wednesday, December 16

Important Notice Regarding IRB Protocol Submissions

Regulations inform that protocol projects submitted to an IRB may be reviewed by Full Committee Review, Expedited Review, and Exempt for review. Regulations further inform that only the Chair or other designated IRB member may determine the level of review assigned to individual protocol projects. Many times, Investigators have the knowledge to pre-determine the level of review most likely to be assigned by the IRB. The document provides guidance in selecting the review level – however, only the IRB can make the final determination of the level of review the will be assigned. If the planned protocol project does not clearly fit into an expedited or exempt category, prepare the submission for full committee review.

Important Information for All TU Researchers Applying for Sponsored Project Funding

Important New Information for the IRB regarding Adverse Events Reporting This will have an effect on reports to the TIRB, WIRB and FIRB