Protocol Decision Tree

This tool was developed to help investigators identify the most likely level of IRB review for their new study submission. Please note that a submitted study must be reviewed by Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) staff, and the level of review may change based on additional information at that time.

When used correctly, the following yes/no questions (and a few multiple choice questions) will provide guidance that is accurate for most studies, but cannot be relied upon for a completely accurate determination in all cases. In some cases, additional study information that is not captured through the following questions will result in a different level of review than provided by this tool.

Please review HRPP guidance and learning guides for more information on the submission process, and contact HRPP staff with any questions. When you are ready to begin the process, please click the button below.

BEGIN THE PROTOCOL DECISION PROCESS

Questions?

The Indiana University Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) provides administrative support to all IU campuses and maintains physical offices in two locations, Indianapolis and Bloomington.

Indianapolis (Main):

Human Research Protection Program (HRPP)
Office for Research Compliance
Indiana University
986 Indiana Avenue, 5th Floor
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202
  • Phone: (317) 274-8289
  • Email: irb@iu.edu

Bloomington:

Human Research Protection Program (HRPP)
Office for Research Compliance
Indiana University
509 E. Third St.
Bloomington, Indiana 47401
  • Phone: (812) 856-4242
  • Email: irb@iu.edu