Best Practices for Grant Management

This page is for department, research, or financial administrators who are responsible for managing sponsored awards in their departments. Whether you are new to Boston University, or just want to learn the best approach to a grant management process, you can find what you need here. We cover topics including: Advance Accounts, After the Fact […]

Determining if IRB Approval is Needed

Purpose The purpose of this policy is to outline the definitions of ‘research’ and ‘human subjects’ and the CRC IRB procedure for determining when projects do and do not require IRB review and approval. Policy Activities that meet the federal definition of ‘human subjects’ at 45 CFR 46.102(e) and ‘research’ at 45 CFR 46.102(l) require […]

IRB Submission Timelines

If your study has a deadline or specific time constraint, please give yourself and the IRB enough time to complete the review. Contact the IRB if you have questions or concerns about your deadline. Submissions for Exempt and Expedited Review There is no submission deadline for the initial review of exempt or expedited research, or […]

Working with Human Subjects

The Charles River Campus (CRC) Institutional Review Board (IRB) is responsible for reviewing and approving […]

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