Use of External IRBs
Any study where VM/BRI is collaborating on research with another institution, and another site’s IRB wishes to be the Reviewing IRB (i.e. IRB of record), is considered a Cooperative Study by VM/BRI. These studies may include institutions VM/BRI has previously entered into an overarching “Cooperative Agreement” (i.e. UW, FHCRC), or ones we have not relied on previously.
To identify if your study qualifies for a Cooperative Review, confirm the following:
- There is a VM/BRI investigator interested in supporting the research at VM/BRI.
- VM/BRI is considered “engaged” in the research with another site.
- The site requires VM/BRI to rely on them as the Reviewing IRB (i.e. can’t do study if BRI is IRB).
If the above items are TRUE, go to the Start a New Research Study page per usual and complete the New Study Form.
BRI IRB staff will evaluate the details related to establishing a Reliance Agreement with the IRB of record once a CRP# has been created and study materials have been submitted for review.
Contact the RPD department for more information.
Contact IRBOverarching Cooperative Agreements
- University of Washington
- Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center (FHCRC)
- SMART IRB
- OneIRB
- IRB Reliance Exchange
Cooperative Guidance And Template
- Cooperative FAQs
- Cooperative Investigator Instructions (ongoing study requirements)
- BRI Template IRB Reliance Agreement
- Reviewing IRB requirements
- Cooperative Standard Work process