IRB Requirements & Submission Process Guide
Read this guide before submitting your research application to the IRB.
The IRB Requirements & Submission Process Guide serves to provide information to help familiarise researchers with IRB requirements for preparing and submitting study applications to the NHG Health Domain Specific Review Board (DSRB) or SingHealth Centralised Institutional Review Board (CIRB) as applicable via the ECOS System.
Download the full guide here (opens in new tab).
For other ECOS User Guides, FAQs and resources, visit ECOS End-User Support Portal for NHG Research Community (opens in new tab).
IRB Requirements & Submission Process e-Learning module [For NHG Health Staff]
The IRB Requirements & Submission Process is also available as an e-learning module on LENS (accessible to NHG Health Staff only). The interactive format allows staff to learn at their own pace and revisit key concepts from the guide as needed.
Module Learning Objectives:
Evaluate research activities to determine IRB requirements and prepare appropriate pre-submission documentation.
Understand the roles and responsibilities of researchers and Institution.
Understand the IRB application process.
Understand the different IRB review categories and potential IRB review outcomes.
Manage post-approval monitoring and reporting requirements and study closure procedures.
How to access:
NHG Health Staff may self-register to access the module on LENS (opens in new tab) or via the LENS Learner App.
Resources:
Guide for NHG Health Staff: Accessing the IRB Requirements & Submission Process Module on LENS (opens in new tab)