DSRB Review Requirements & Process Guide

The DSRB Requirements & Review Process Guide serves to provide you with information to help you understand the requirements of DSRB Application Processes (i.e. Exempt Review, Expedited Review, Full Board Review) and Common Errors made when filling in the ECOS Application Form for both Biomedical and Population Health research.

Researchers are encouraged to first read the various DSRB Requirements & Review topics to be familiarized with the requirements prior to drafting their research applications for submission to the DSRB via the ECOS system.

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(A) Research Governance

• Introduction to NHG Health OHRPP ↗ (opens in new tab)

• Role of Institutions (Department & Institution Representatives, Investigators and Study Team) ↗ (opens in new tab)

• Role of DSRB and the Different DSRB Domains ↗ (opens in new tab)

(B) DSRB Minimum Training Requirements 

• Minimum Training Requirement (Biomed & Population Health Domain Studies) ↗ (opens in new tab)

(C) Overview of DSRB Review Requirements

• When is DSRB Review Required?  ↗ (opens in new tab)

• Types & Categories of Studies Reviewed under Population Health (Domain F) ↗ (opens in new tab)

(D) DSRB Application Process & Submission Deadlines

• DSRB Submission Deadlines & Full Board Meeting Dates ↗ (opens in new tab)

• Overview of DSRB Application, Review Process and Outcome ↗ (opens in new tab)

(E) DSRB Review Categories & Criteria 

• Exempt Review Category ↗ (opens in new tab)

• Expedited Review Category ↗ (opens in new tab)

• Full Board Review Category ↗ (opens in new tab)

(F) DSRB Review Outcomes & Post Approval Reporting Requirements

• DSRB Review Outcomes & Additional Reminders ↗ (opens in new tab)

• Post Approval Reporting Requirements ↗ (opens in new tab)

• Study Closure ↗ (opens in new tab)

(G) General Considerations for Biomedical & Population Health

• General Considerations ↗ (opens in new tab)