Institutional Review Board: Continuing IRB Review

In its initial review of a proposal, the IRB will consider the extent of continuing review needed.  All ongoing research projects subject to IRB review shall be reviewed annually.  It is the responsibility of the principal investigator (or for student research, the faculty advisor) to ensure The University of Portland IRB Study Continuing Review Revision Form is submitted with the required documentation.

In certain research the subjects are exposed to more than usual risk; such proposals may be subject to continuing review at more frequent intervals appropriate to the research.  This review interval will be determined at the time the research is approved and may be changed at the discretion of the IRB.

In each such review, the principal investigator will be required to promptly report the status of the research activity, and any proposed changes in the research activity.  If the research is still in progress, the investigator will affirm that the approved research protocol involving human subjects is being followed.

If you need an IRB extension, please contact your school or college's IRB representative to initiate the process.