Learning Center
For Investigators & Study Teams
Help investigators and study teams successfully plan for and navigate single IRB review arrangements for their studies. Contact the institution’s POC for more information.
SMART IRB Start-Up Packages
These packages contain a suite of resources to help you prepare NIH grant applications that require single IRB review and to ensure you understand and can fulfill your responsibilities related to single IRB arrangements. Each package provides a guide describing how and when to use the included resource as well as links to online tools and further information.
Introduction to Single IRB Review and SMART IRB
Learn about single IRB (sIRB) review and find out how SMART IRB can help you meet sIRB requirements.
Key Resources
Request, track, and document reliance arrangements on a study-by-study basis.
NIH Single IRB Policy
Learn about the NIH Single IRB Policy and what you need to address in funding applications for multisite research.
Selecting a Single IRB
Learn about the options for selecting a single IRB for your funding application.
Key Resources
Request, track, and document reliance arrangements on a study-by-study basis.
Potential Effects of NIH Single IRB Policy on Research Costs
Find out how the NIH single IRB policy can affect research costs related to IRB review, staffing, and resources, and learn how to address these costs in your funding application.
Developing a Single IRB Plan
Learn about the options for selecting a single IRB for your funding application.
Study Team Roles Related to Single IRB
Learn about key study team roles, responsibilities, and communication structures required for single IRB review.
Key Resources
Using the SMART IRB Online Reliance System
Learn how to request, track, and document reliance arrangements for your studies using the SMART IRB Online Reliance System.
