Preparing a New eSubmission Application

Prior to conducting human participant research, investigators need to submit an application to the Office for Research Protections (ORP) using the IRB eSubmission process (PRAMS). The ORP will determine if approval by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) is necessary and, if so, facilitate review by IRB members. In addition to completing the questions in the eSubmission application, investigators will need to provide informed consent forms, recruitment documents, and any instruments (e.g., surveys) to be used. PRAMS allows investigators to upload these documents within the eSubmission application. Please see the resources below to learn more about submitting an eSubmission application via PRAMS, developing informed consent forms, and preparing recruitment documents.

 Next: Once you have submitted your eSubmission application to the Office for Research Protections for review, please see The Review Process to learn more about what to expect while your study is being reviewed.

Getting Started → Preparing a New eSubmission Application → The Review Process → Ongoing Actions Post Approval → Closing the Study