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Protocol ID:

Protocol Director:

STANFORD has policies and procedures for reviewing the scientific and scholarly validity of all proposed research studies. For research that does not otherwise undergo scientific review, the Division Chief, Department Chair, or their designee must provide review of the scientific and scholarly validity of the proposed research.

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See guidance Evaluating Sound Study Design.

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If the Protocol Director is from: / Review is done by:
School of Medicine / Division Chief, Department Chair, or designee
All other schools / Appropriate School Dean or designee

The IRB will rely on your careful consideration and review

of the following four questions:

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a.  Are the research procedures the least risky procedures that can be

performed consistent with sound research design? …...... Yes No

b.  Is the research likely to achieve its aims?...... Yes No

c.  Is the proposed research of sufficient scientific importance to justify

the risks entailed? ...... Yes No

d.  Are there adequate resources (e.g. facilities, qualified staff, access to

population that will allow recruitment of the required number of participants)

to complete the study?...... Yes No

Save form to your computer, attach completed form to email message and send to IRB Manager.

Name of reviewer:
Title of reviewer:
Date:
Reviewer’s comments (optional), if any:

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