This policy describes documentation requirements for the OIRB (Office of the IRB).

The Conflict of Interest Review Board (CIRB) Guidelines for Investigators outlines the responsibilites of investigators, the CIRB, and other university parties when managing financial conflicts of interest.

UAB sub-recipient agreements (third-party agreements) must be in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and terms and conditions included in UAB’s prime award(s). Certain procedures have been established to ensure proper monitoring of these agreements.

This policy describes the regulations and requirements for establishing, maintaining and utilizing IRBs at UAB.

This policy defines the circumstances under which research may be conducted without the requirement of informed consent.

This policy describes the circumstances underwhich expedited review of Human Subjects research is granted by the IRB.

Clinical investigations involving human subjects and drugs, biologics, devices or test articles are subject to review. In order to comply with federal regulations, the IRB will determine what types of applications and exemptions (when applicable) are required for the study. This document describes various types of studies and instructions for submission and compliance.

All human subjects research must be reviewed by a convened meeting of the IRB unless the research qualifies for review under expedited or exempt categories. This document includes defines a convened IRB as well as the process for reviewing a project.

This policy details the process for reviewing and handling financial (or other) conflicts of interest surrounding the investigator of a proposed project.

This policy describes the IRB's obligation to report certain determinations to UAB officials, regulatory and other federal regulatory agencies, and sponsors.