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The eIRB system uses "states" to classify where a submission is in the IRB process. You can see a diagram showing the state of your study within the IRB review process by opening the study in the eIRB. *Please note, if in "pre-submission" it has not been submitted to the IRB for review. For example:
The following table defines all possible study states for a new submission during the course of its review:
| Pre-Submission | The application is under preparation by the PI/submission preparer. If the PI does not submit the study, the study will remain in this state. |
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| Clarifications Requested (Pre-Review) | The IRB Coordinator has request changes or clarification. The PI and Primary Contact will receive an e-mail notification advising them of the request. |
| Pre-Review Completed (Convened Review) | The submission awaits assignment to the IRB for review. |
| Pre-Review Completed (Expedited or Exempt Review) | The submission awaits assignment to a Designated IRB member for review. |
| Non-Committee Review | The submission is currently being reviewed by an IRB member. |
| Committee Review | The submission awaits assignment to the Convened IRB for review or the submission has been assigned to an IRB meeting and is being reviewed by the IRB members. |
| Clarifications Requested (Designated Review) | The IRB member has requested changes or clarification regarding the submission under review. |
| Clarifications Requested (Committee Review) | The Convened IRB has requested changes or clarifications. The PI and Primary Contact will receive an e-mail notification advising them of the request. |
| Modifications Required | The Convened IRB gave a Pending status. The PI and submission preparer will receive an e-mail notifications advising them of the request. |
| Post Review | The IRB letter advising the PI of the Board's or IRB member's decision is being prepared. |
| Review Complete | Review of the submission is complete and a letter has been sent. |