The videos and companion resources below are designed to help IRB and HRPP administrators and staff successfully manage single IRB arrangements.
SMART IRB Start-Up Packages
These packages contain a suite of resources to help you understand and fulfill your roles and responsibilities in a single IRB arrangement. Each package provides a guide describing how and when to use the included resource as well as links to online tools and further information.
See also: Start-up Packages for Study Teams.
Implementing the SMART IRB Agreement
An overview of how to implement the SMART IRB Agreement for single IRB.
Serving as a Reviewing IRB
Guidance for institutions preparing to serve as a Reviewing IRB under the SMART IRB Agreement.
Key Resources
- Institutional Profile and Protocol-specific Document
- Reviewing IRB Instructions for Relying Institution Point(s) of Contact
- Reviewing IRB Instructions for Relying Site Study Teams
- Fees and Costing Models under NIH sIRB Policy
- Responsibilities Associated with the Review of Study Personnel
- Reviewing IRB Policies-Model Template
Responsibilities of Relying Institutions
Guidance for institutions preparing to serve as a Relying Institution under the SMART IRB Agreement.
Getting Started with SMART IRB and the Online Reliance System
A brief introduction to SMART IRB and an overview of the features of the SMART IRB Online Reliance System.
Online Reliance System Walkthrough
A brief introduction to SMART IRB and an overview of the features of the SMART IRB Online Reliance System.
SMART IRB Resources for IRB and HRPP Personnel
Guide to SMART IRB’s resources to help IRB and HRPP personnel document reliance arrangements, get started as a Reviewing IRB, and educate and work with study teams.
Visit the Resources Section for a full listing of tools, templatess, guidance, and checklists.
SMART Talk: Monthly Community Forum
A resource for IRB and HRPP professionals navigating and implementing sIRB review; visit the home page for upcoming sessions.
A Conversation with the Department of Defense (DOD), Department of Energy (DOE), and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) about Single IRB
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2-part Session: NIH Proposed Updates to the SMART IRB Agreement & sIRB Considerations in the Context of COVID-19
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Single IRB Boot Camp: a How-to Guide with SMART IRB
This online session, held February 7 & 9, 2023, provided training for IRB and HRPP personnel on successful implementation of the sIRB review model and demonstrated how to leverage SMART IRB resources to achieve that success. Watch session recordings and download slides below.
Training for Investigators and Study Teams
Use this suite of training videos and resources as is, or customize to reflect local processes and policies.
Visit the Investigator and Study Team Learning Center to view available materials; send investigators here for self-guided learning.
Download presentations (no audio) to use for local training sessions or customize to reflect local processes.
To download the presentations with embedded audio, please use the links below: