Joining SMART IRB

Introduction

• What is SMART IRB?
• What types of reliance does SMART IRB support?
• Can SMART IRB be used to support a designated central IRB?
• Is there a fee to join or use SMART IRB?

Eligibility to Participate

• What are the SMART IRB eligibility criteria?
• Does my institution need to have an IRB in order to participate in SMART IRB?
• Does my institution need to be AAHRPP accredited in order to join SMART IRB?

New Institutions

• Who can join SMART IRB?
• What is the process for joining SMART IRB?
• What does my institution sign to join SMART IRB?
• When does my institution become active on V3.0?
• One person, multiple institutions
• My institution is not listed when I register

Affiliate Institutions

• Affiliated institutions and FWAs: who joins?