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Schedule Number
335
This series documents the Institutional Review Boards’ review and approval of human subject research. Records include but are not limited to: research proposals submitted to the IRB, documentation of IRB reviews, IRB approval letters, and related correspondence with Principal Investigators and other researchers.
| Copy Type | Record Holder | Retention Period | Disposition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official Copy | Health Sciences IRB or Social, Behavioral and Educational Research IRB | Close of study plus 3 years |
|
| Unofficial Copy | N/A | N/A |
N/A |
Notes
Beginning 2020-01-02, IRB files are managed electronically in eIRB
References
45 CFR § 46.115(b);21 CFR § 56.115(b); MGL c. 260 § 2A
Approved
Office of the Vice Provost for Research, University Counsel, and Tufts Archival Research Center
Effective Date