Resources to help you navigate the IRB process.
How to determine whether your retrospective chart review or secondary data analysis qualifies as human subjects research and what kind of IRB review it needs.
3/12/2026
A practical guide to NHSR determinations under the Common Rule: what they mean, how they differ from exempt status, and why getting one in writing matters.
3/1/2026
A practical guide to understanding exempt categories under the Common Rule and how Tempus IRB can help with a fast, affordable exempt determination.
2/28/2026
A practical guide to IRB amendments: what counts as a protocol change, when you need prior approval, and how to submit amendments that get reviewed quickly.
2/22/2026
What major journals require in terms of IRB documentation, what happens if you don't have it, and why getting a determination before you start is almost always worth it.
2/15/2026
A practical guide for AI/ML researchers on when training models, building algorithms, or validating tools with human data triggers IRB review requirements.
1/29/2026
Practical guidance on writing consent forms that meet regulatory requirements and get through IRB review without a stack of revision requests.
1/10/2026
A practical guide to the single IRB requirement for cooperative research, including when it applies, key exceptions, and how to set up a sIRB arrangement.
12/12/2025
A practical guide to expedited IRB review: what it is, the nine OHRP categories, the minimal risk standard, and how to move through the process faster.
10/25/2025
An overview of the two sets of IRB regulations that might apply to your research and their similarities/differences.
8/15/2025
A comprehensive checklist to ensure your IRB submissions are complete and meet regulatory requirements.
8/10/2025
The legal and practical differences on when IRB approval is needed for startups.
8/5/2025