Final NIH Policy on the Use of a Single Institutional Review Board for Multisite Research
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For nearly 50 years, the Common Rule has required Institutional Review Board (IRB) oversight of federally-funded research to protect the rights and welfare of human research participants. Over time, research has changed and research studies often involve multiple sites. Recognizing that research policies must evolve with science and ensure both efficiency and protections for research participants, NIH released a Policy on the Use of a Single Institutional Review Board for Multi-Site Research in June 2016.1
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