Institutional Review Board Decision Matrix
Does the research
involve human
subjects?
No
Yes. Is the
research
risk
minimal?
Yes. Does the research fall
under one of the exempt
categories?
Yes.
Submit an
application
for Exempt
Review.
No.
Submit an
application
for
Expedited
Review
No need
for IRB
Review
No, risk is more
than minimal.
Submit an
application for
full IRB Review