{"id":68303,"date":"2026-05-29T09:46:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T16:46:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/research\/?page_id=68303"},"modified":"2026-05-29T10:31:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T17:31:53","slug":"request-authorization-non-uw-irb-reviewing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/research\/hsd\/study-activities\/request-authorization-non-uw-irb-reviewing\/","title":{"rendered":"Request Authorization- External IRB Reviewing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"WP-PrintIcon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/research\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-print\/images\/printer_famfamfam.gif\"  alt=\"Print\" title=\"Print\" style=\"border: 2px;\">&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/research\/hsd\/study-activities\/request-authorization-non-uw-irb-reviewing\/print\/\" title=\"Print\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Print<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"table-of-contents\">\n<h2 id=\"toc\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"#2\">Steps for Submitting<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#overview\">Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#step1\">Step 1: Set Up Zipline Access (One Time Only)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#step2\">Step 2: Complete External IRB Review Request Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#step3\">Step 3: Prepare Other Documents<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#step4\">Step 4: Create Study Record in Zipline<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#step5\">Step 5: Add Faculty Advisor Review (Students and Medical Residents Only)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#step6\">Step 6: Check Application for Completeness<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#step7\">Step 7: Principal Investigator (PI) or PI Proxy Must Submit<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#3\">What to Expect After Submitting<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"2\">Steps for Submitting<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"overview\">Overview<\/h3>\n<p><strong>All authorization requests must be submitted via Zipline, UW\u2019s eIRB system.<\/strong> Zipline is a document management system where you upload your application form and other study documents and fill out a series of electronic SmartForms. For definitions of Zipline terms:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/research\/hsd\/training\/zipline-online-help-library\/zipline-glossary\/\">Zipline Glossary<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>While all documents must be uploaded before you can submit, the order of the application steps is flexible.<\/strong> You may find it better to create the study record in Zipline and then complete the Word-based IRB application form, especially if you plan to be a PI proxy for a study.<\/p>\n<div class=\"accordion \" id=\"accordion\">\n<div class=\"screen-reader-text\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"card\" id=\"step1\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">Step 1: Set Up Zipline Access (One Time Only)<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p><strong>Everyone who needs access to the Zipline application must complete a one time self-registration process in Zipline before they can be added to the application.<\/strong> Each person must be added to the application before they are able to access it. This includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The principal investigator<\/li>\n<li>Any study team members who will need to view or edit the application<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A UW NetID is required to register. For more information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/research\/hsd\/training\/zipline-online-help-library\/account-creation-and-management\/\">Account Creation and Management<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\" id=\"step2\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">Step 2: Complete External IRB Review Request Form<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p><strong>All authorization requests must include the <a href=\"\/research\/forms-and-templates\/external-irb-review\/\">External IRB Review Request Form<\/a>. <\/strong>Use the most recent version of the form, available on the HSD website and in Zipline. Upload documents in Microsoft Word format. <a href=\"https:\/\/it.uw.edu\/uware\/microsoft-office-for-desktop\/\">UW offers Microsoft Office to UW students, faculty, and staff at no charg<\/a>e.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\" id=\"step3\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">Step 3: Prepare Other Documents<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p>In addition to the External IRB Review Request Form, you will need to upload other study documents in Zipline. <strong>The study documents should be uploaded in Microsoft Word format whenever possible and should not be password protected.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Review Section 5: Required Attachments in the <a href=\"\/research\/forms-and-templates\/external-irb-review\/\">Request External IRB Review<\/a> form for a comprehensive list of documents that should be included with an application requesting review by a non-UW IRB.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\" id=\"step4\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">Step 4: Create Study Record in Zipline<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p><strong>Once your documents are ready, login to Zipline to create a new study record, complete the SmartForm application, and upload the study documents.<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To create a new study record, select Create New Study from the menu:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-img wp-image-40954 alignnone\" src=\"\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/Submitting-a-Study-Filling-Out-Application-Create-New-Study.png\" alt=\"create new study\" width=\"360\" height=\"231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/Submitting-a-Study-Filling-Out-Application-Create-New-Study.png 826w, https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/Submitting-a-Study-Filling-Out-Application-Create-New-Study-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/Submitting-a-Study-Filling-Out-Application-Create-New-Study-768x493.png 768w, https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/Submitting-a-Study-Filling-Out-Application-Create-New-Study-375x241.png 375w, https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/Submitting-a-Study-Filling-Out-Application-Create-New-Study-750x481.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>General Tips<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"general-tips\">\n<li><strong>Use the help bubbles<\/strong> throughout Zipline for additional context if you\u2019re unsure how to answer a question.<br \/>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-img alignnone\" src=\"\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/help-bubble-300x24.png\" alt=\"Zipline help bubble icon showing contextual help\" width=\"338\" height=\"27\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Navigate through the application sequentially<\/strong> by selecting <em>Continue<\/em> at the bottom of each page.<br \/>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-img alignnone\" src=\"\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Managing-Study-Access-Change-Study-PI-Continue-300x46.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of the Continue button in Zipline\" width=\"267\" height=\"41\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jump between pages<\/strong> using the left\u2011hand navigation menu when you need to review or update specific sections.<br \/>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-img alignnone\" src=\"\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Zipline-Basics-Navigating-Studies-Lefthand-Navigator-156x300.png\" width=\"164\" height=\"316\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Save your progress<\/strong> and return later by selecting <em>Save and Edit Study<\/em> if you need to complete the application in multiple sessions.<br \/>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-img alignnone\" src=\"\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Submitting-New-Studies-Check-For-Errors-Edit-Study-300x262.png\" alt=\"Edit Study button under Next Steps in Zipline\" width=\"232\" height=\"203\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>SmartForm Instructions for External IRB Studies<\/h4>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\">SmartForm Name and Attachments<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">SmartForm Tips<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Basic Information SmartForm Page<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No attachments<\/td>\n<td>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The Basic Information page on the SmartForm should indicate that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The study is multi-site or collaborative (for most applications) (Question 4)<\/li>\n<li>You are requesting authorization for an external IRB to do the review (Question 5)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Basic Local Site Information Page<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No attachments<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>In a few words, summarize your activities as a participating site in this multi-site or collaborative research study. If your site will be conducting all portions of the research, type \u201cALL.\u201d If your site will be conducting only certain portions or the research, include a summary.<\/p>\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n<p>This study includes both adults and children as research subjects; however, at this site, we will include only children. Therefore, we will conduct only those procedures related to children.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>External IRB Page\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>External IRB Request Form<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>If your external IRB is not on the list, contact HSD staff at <a href=\"mailto:hsdrely@uw.edu\">hsdrely@uw.edu<\/a> before you complete your application so it can be added to the list for you to select.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Study Funding Sources SmartForm Page<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Attachments:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grants, contracts, and other funding information<strong>\u00a0for funded research that is not industry-sponsored and industry-initiated<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Do not include funding proposals for industry-sponsored and industry-initiated studies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><strong>For funding administered through UW:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Include the e-GC1 number as the Grants Office ID (Item 3). This information makes it much easier and faster for the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP) to allow the release of your funds for human subjects research.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"\/research\/hsd\/training\/zipline-online-help-library\/zipline-faqs\/#funding\">Zipline Funding FAQs<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Additional Local Funding Sources Page\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No attachments<\/td>\n<td>Funding information is collected on the Study Funding Sources page, leave this page blank<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Local Study Team Members SmartForm Page<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No Attachments<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><strong>Can\u2019t find someone on the list?<\/strong> Make sure that they\u2019re registered in Zipline.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Add everyone who needs access to the application, including anyone who should be designated as a PI proxy.<\/strong> People must be listed on this page in order for the PI to be able to designate them as a proxy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Students\/medical residents- Do not list your faculty advisor.<\/strong> Adding your faculty advisor on this page prevents them from completing faculty advisor review of your application.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Study Scope SmartForm Page<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No Attachments<\/td>\n<td>Answers on this page should reflect UW activities only.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Local Research Locations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No Attachments<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>If your research location is not included for selection, select <strong>Other<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If your research consists solely of obtaining records, specimens, or other information without interacting with the participants, select <strong>No direct interaction with participants.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Drugs SmartForm Page (if applicable)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Documents related to a specific study drug, such as documentation of the IND, the Investigator\u2019s Brochure, or the Package Insert (Item 3 in the Add Drug Information Window)<\/li>\n<li>Any related documents not specific to a study drug, such as correspondence from the FDA or study sponsor (Item 3)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>Identify all drugs to be used on human subjects as part of this study. In particular, include all information the IRB needs to identify and evaluate any investigational new drug.<\/p>\n<p>An investigational new drug (IND) number is assigned by the FDA to a drug that the FDA allows to be transported across state lines for use in clinical studies prior to receiving marketing approval.<\/p>\n<p>Identify each IND used in the study. For each IND number, attach one of the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sponsor protocol with the IND number<\/li>\n<li>Communication from the FDA or sponsor with the IND number<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Devices SmartForm Page (if applicable)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Documents related to a specific study device, such as documentation of the IDE or HDE, the Package Insert, or any relevant communication specific to the device (Item 3 in the Add Device Window)<\/li>\n<li>Any related documents not specific to a study device, such as correspondence from the FDA or study sponsor (Item 3)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>Identify all devices to be evaluated for safety and effectiveness or used as an HUD on human subjects. Include all information the IRB needs to identify and evaluate any device with exemptions or claimed exemptions. Also, attach information from the study sponsor or the FDA verifying the exemption status of each exempt device.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Study Related Documents Page<\/strong> (Only available for multi-site or collaborative studies)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Study protocol or another document that provides a detailed description of the research<\/li>\n<li>Any materials you have received from the external IRB that you have been directed to give to the HRPP\/IRB office<\/li>\n<li>Documentation of the sponsor or other institution\u2019s requirement for external IRB review<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>Do not upload consent materials on this page.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"even\">\n<td><strong>Local Site Documents Page<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Draft or template consent templates, if they are available from the sponsor, coordinating center, lead site, or the external IRB (Item 1)<\/li>\n<li>UW PI\u2019s Curriculum Vitae or biosketch (Item 3)<\/li>\n<li>SUPPLEMENT Other REDCap Installation or Other E-Consent Tool Attestation Letter (if required) (Item 3)<\/li>\n<li>SUPPLEMENT Diversity Plan for Clinical Trials (if required) (Item 3)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>Single site studies should also include the documents listed for the Study Related Documents page.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\" id=\"step5\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">Step 5: Add Faculty Advisor Review (Students and Medical Residents Only)<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p><strong>The Manage Ancillary Review activity is used to obtain and document faculty advisor review when a student or medical resident is the principal investigator (PI) for the IRB application. Do not add the faculty advisor to the study team on the Zipline application before the faculty advisor has submitted the faculty advisor review.<\/strong> The system will not allow a member of the study team to submit an ancillary review for the study.<\/p>\n<p>The faculty advisor review may occur concurrently with HSD or IRB review of an application. However, final IRB approval will not be issued until the required faculty advisor review is completed.<\/p>\n<p>Your faculty advisor will receive an email notification when the application is submitted to HSD. For more information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/research\/hsd\/getting-started\/#6\">FAQ: What are the additional requirements for student and medical resident researchers?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/research\/hsd\/training\/zipline-online-help-library\/add-faculty-advisor-review\/\">Add Faculty Advisor Review steps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30749 size-full\" src=\"\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Submitting-New-Studies-Add-Faculty-Advisor-Review-Manage-Ancillary-Reviews.png\" alt=\"screenshot of the Manage Ancillary Reviews activity\" width=\"265\" height=\"358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Submitting-New-Studies-Add-Faculty-Advisor-Review-Manage-Ancillary-Reviews.png 265w, https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Submitting-New-Studies-Add-Faculty-Advisor-Review-Manage-Ancillary-Reviews-222x300.png 222w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\" id=\"step6\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">Step 6: Check Application for Completeness<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p><strong>Checking the application for errors and omissions helps you to include all the relevant information, which is essential for receiving a timely review of your study.<\/strong> Automatic system error checking identifies any omitted answers to questions that are required for every application. A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.<\/p>\n<p>HSD also recommends looking over the forms to see what you may have missed, especially:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Questions that are relevant to your study but are not required for all studies (no asterisks)<\/li>\n<li>Documents that should be attached<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card\" id=\"step7\">\n<div class=\"card-header\" id=\"accordion-header\">\n<h3 class=\"mb-0\"><button class=\"btn btn-link\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapse\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapse\"><span class=\"btn-text\">Step 7: Principal Investigator (PI) or PI Proxy Must Submit<\/span><span class=\"arrow-box\"><span class=\"arrow\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"collapse\" class=\"collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"collapse\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" role=\"region\">\n<p><strong>The Submit activity must be completed once the authorization request is ready to go to HSD.<\/strong> This activity:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Must be completed by the PI or the <a href=\"\/research\/hsd\/training\/zipline-online-help-library\/assign-pi-proxy\/\">PI Proxy<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Changes the application state from Pre-Submission to Pre-Review<\/li>\n<li>Sends the item to HSD for review<\/li>\n<li>Removes the study team\u2019s ability to make edits while the study is in review unless HSD requests more information or a change to the study<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/research\/hsd\/training\/zipline-online-help-library\/assign-pi-proxy\/\">Assign PI Proxy<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30758 size-full\" src=\"\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Submitting-New-Studies-Submit-Study-Submit.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of the submit button\" width=\"271\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Submitting-New-Studies-Submit-Study-Submit.png 271w, https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Submitting-New-Studies-Submit-Study-Submit-191x300.png 191w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 271px) 100vw, 271px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"3\">What to Expect After Submitting<\/h2>\n<p>An HSD staff member will be assigned to your application as the IRB coordinator. The PI, any PI proxies, and the primary contact will receive email notifications:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If HSD staff need additional information or changes to authorize the request<\/li>\n<li>When your request has been authorized<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can check the application status in the study workspace in Zipline at any time. After your request is authorized, the study will move to <strong>Pending sIRB Review<\/strong> in Zipline.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-img alignnone wp-image-31162 size-full\" src=\"\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/12-9-19-eNews-Pending-sIRB-Review.png\" alt=\"diagram showing pending sIRB review\" width=\"927\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/12-9-19-eNews-Pending-sIRB-Review.png 927w, https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/12-9-19-eNews-Pending-sIRB-Review-300x56.png 300w, https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/12-9-19-eNews-Pending-sIRB-Review-768x144.png 768w, https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/12-9-19-eNews-Pending-sIRB-Review-375x70.png 375w, https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/research\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/12-9-19-eNews-Pending-sIRB-Review-750x141.png 750w\" sizes=\"auto, 100vw\" \/><br \/>\nAfter you receive approval from the external IRB, send documentation to <a href=\"mailto:hsdrely@uw.edu\">hsdrely@uw.edu<\/a>. HSD will upload approval documents to the study record in Zipline and change the study status to \u201cActive\u201d. <em>You do not typically need to send approval documents from WCG IRB or Advarra. 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