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Learning Center

Guidance for navigating single IRB arrangements

Single IRB Learning Center

Education, on-demand training, and packaged resources to help investigators, study teams, and IRB/HRPP staff and institutions successfully plan for and navigate single IRB arrangements.

Investigators & Study Teams

Learn about your responsibilities related to single IRB and download start-up packages to help you plan your study and navigate IRB reliance arrangements.

IRB/HRPP Staff & Institutions

Learn about the roles and responsibilities of Reviewing IRBs and Relying Institutions and download start-up packages to help you implement the SMART IRB Agreement.

Support

Support Center

SMART IRB Ambassadors