Submission Instructions and Forms for IRB Review of Research/Study Protocols

The following forms and information are provided to facilitate the Institutional Review Board (IRB) review of research projects/studies submitted to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS). The forms are to be completed electronically, whenever possible. The electronic version and paper copy are to be submitted to the DHSS staff person working with you on the project/study.

• Abstract of Protocol
• IRB Form 1 ‘Request for Review of Research Protocol’
• Protocol Template
• Checklist for Submission of Research/Study Protocols
• Cover Sheet for DHSS IRB Submissions (DHSS internal use only)
• IRB Form 2  ‘Information for Continuing Review of a Previously Reviewed Project’
  • Note: Close Out/Final Reviews should be submitted on an IRB Form 2 and include a copy of the final report.

Other Information of Interest for Investigators

DHSS IRB Guidelines

• Organization and Functions
• Procedures
• Definitions of Terms
• Information for Research Investigators
• Informed Consent Guidelines (includes sample form and checklist for consent development)
• Template of an Agreement for Reliance on Other Institution’s IRB

References and Related Documents

• Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Human Research Protection
• Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) including Title 45 Part 46 Protection of Human Subjects and listing of other agency CFR references
• Institutional Assurance of Compliance (FWA) and IRB registration numbers
• Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services

Contact Information

Daniel Bogle, Chair
Institutional Review Board
Daniel.Bogle@health.mo.gov

Institutional Review Board
Membership Roster