All protocols, including amendments, are submitted through Streamlyne. You can log into Streamlyne using your UARK ID and password. You can find instructions on how to create, complete, and submit a new protocol at http://streamlyneinfo.uark.edu, under the Streamlyne: IRB Protocols header. Starting with the document named Module 3.0: How to Initiate a New Protocol, each of the rest of the modules 3.x correspond with a tab on the left-hand side of the protocol, and give you instructions on how to fill them out, including screenshots. Please note that most new protocols (after using 3.0 to create and save it in the system) will need 3.1, .2, .3, .6, and .7 only (instructions on the protocol Questionnaire tab will inform you if you need to access the Special Review tab, for instance.)

If you prefer video, we have a recording of “A Walkthrough of the IRB Submission Process: How to Create, Complete, and Submit an IRB Protocol in Streamlyne”. (There is a handout available for this presentation.)

For technical assistance with Streamlyne, contact Michael Senkevech in the Office of Sponsored Programs. For assistance specifically with IRB protocols, contact Ro Windwalker in the Office of Research Integrity and Compliance.

Protocols will qualify for one of three types of review: Exempt, Expedited, or Full Board. You may select the type of review you believe is appropriate for your protocol, but don't worry! The IRB Coordinator will review your submission and make the final determination. For assistance in selecting the type of review, review the IRB Decision Charts.

Studies that qualify as Exempt may be submitted at any time. In most cases, a determination will be made within two weeks.

Studies that qualify as Expedited should be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Such studies will then be distributed to the designated reviewer(s) on Friday of that same week. In most cases, the review will be completed within one week, and the IRB Coordinator will notify the researcher of the outcome within three days of receipt from the reviewers. Protocols submitted after the 5:00 deadline on Wednesday will be sent out the following week. Please note that by “submitted” we mean submitted and approved by all co-investigators as needed in order to be routed to the IRB Coordinator. If you are unsure if your protocol was successfully received by the IRB Coordinator, you are welcome to contact the Coordinator at any time.

Full Board – protocols requiring review by the full IRB should be submitted no later than seven calendar days prior to the next scheduled meeting. Researchers are expected to attend the meeting to discuss their protocols. Note that some protocols reviewed through the expedited process may be referred to the full committee.