Institutional Review Board (IRB)

Institutional Review Board Overview
Find general information about IRBs and answers to common questions.

Investigator Manual
This document will guide you through policies and procedures related to the conduct of research reviewed by the Fred Hutch IRB.

Hutch IRB
Login to Hutch IRB - the Fred Hutch end-to-end, web-based, electronic IRB system.

Request Hutch IRB Access
Only available for Cancer Consortium organizations.

Hutch IRB Training
Find a variety of training options for how to use Hutch IRB.

Submissions to the IRB
General information on submissions to the IRB.

Is It Research?
Guidance to help researchers determine if their project is research.

Is It Human Research?
Guidance to help researchers determine if their project is research involving human subjects.

New Application
Guidelines and framework for submitting a new study.

Continuing Review
Guidance for Continuing Review of studies for which the Fred Hutch IRB serves as the reviewing IRB.

Research Modification
Guidance for submitting a Modification for studies when the Fred Hutch IRB is the IRB of record.

Reportable Events
Information about the requirements for reporting unanticipated problems and noncompliance.

Informed Consent
Requirements, model consent forms and tips for recruitment.

Selecting the Right IRB
Is the Fred Hutch IRB the right IRB?

External IRB
What to do when using an external IRB for a study.

Reliance Agreements
Information about reliance agreements.

Plan for IRB Meetings
View IRB meeting schedules.

Human Subjects Training
Human subjects training is required every three years for all Fred Hutch personnel involved in the design, conduct or reporting or human subjects research conducted at Fred Hutch or via the Fred Hutch/UW Cancer Consortium.

GCP Training
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is a standard for the design, conduct, performance, monitoring, auditing, recording, analyzing and reporting of clinical trials. Compliance with GCP provides assurance that the study data are credible and accurate and that the rights, safety, confidentiality and well-being of research participants are protected.

Policies and Procedures
View all IRB policies and procedures.

Forms
View all IRB forms.

Model Consent Form Templates
Use these templates to develop your consent forms.

Glossary
A list of Fred Hutch IRB terms and acronyms, and other glossaries.