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Ideas. Research. Results.
WVU OHRP supports the WVU research community in the protection of human subjects and regulatory compliance.
WVU OHRP supports the WVU research community in the protection of human subjects and regulatory compliance.
Use the links below for quick access to required training, research systems, and preparatory-to-research tasks.
All researchers listed on the protocol submission are required to complete training. Be sure to register for an account with the CITI Program.
CITI LoginKuali is WVU’s Research Administration System. Create, submit and manage your research protocol information in the IRB module.
WVU+kc LoginiLab assists with preparatory to research activities. Use your WVU credentials to request services such as data sets and software.
Access iLabSee additional info on our training page.
Find everything you need to begin the submission and review process.
Find information related to the protocol application submission process, training, and tools.
Start HereAccess resources for guidance, policies, and IRB committee information.
ResourcesOHRP's news and announcements.
WVU IRB committee members are volunteers who are committed to ensuring the safety of human subjects and regulatory compliance. The volunteer members and OHRP staff strive to continually improve the process and reduce approval times. Please let us know if you have any suggestions for improvement.
WVU and the National Institutes Average of Approval Times
| Approval Type | WVU (Days) | Nat'l Average 2020* (Days) |
|---|---|---|
| Exempt | 03 | 11 |
| Expedited | 05 | 20 |
| Full-Board | 22 | 45 |
Full Board protocols reviewed by the WVU IRB take an average of 27 days to be
approved, surpassing the national time of 45 days. Expedited protocols reviewed
by the WVU IRB (12 days) are approved an average of 8 days faster than the
national average (20 days). Exempt submissions are also acknowledged twice
as fast by the WVU IRB than the national average.
*Most current available metrics on national HRPP performance for academic organizations.