There are three levels of IRB review: exemption, expedited review, and full review. Exemption: Protocols that present extremely low levels of risk to participants and include only procedures described in six specific categories of research (available online at: ) may qualify for exemption. The investigator must complete a Request for Exemption form, attach a copy of the research protocol and all relevant documents, and submit two copies of the packet (1 original plus 1 copy) to the IRB for review. After administrative review is completed, the investigator is notified of the outcome by email or regular mail. Expedited Review: Protocols that present no more than minimal risk to subjects and include only procedures described in nine specific categories of research (available online at: http://orsp.rutgers.edu/Humans/documents/hsexped.php) may qualify for expedited review. The investigator must complete an Application for IRB Review of
