Grant applications for multi-site research will require a letter of support from Yale HRPP, regardless of which IRB is selected to serve as the single IRB of record for all domestic sites. Please, submit the request to the HRPP Office using a Qualtrics Questionnaire below. Allow 2 to 3 business days to receive a response.
Fees charged by IRBs may be charged as a direct cost when they are serving as the sIRB. For more information, see the Cost section of the NIH FAQ and guidance document. The grant budget must include appropriate provisions for IRB review fees to avoid gaps in coverage. Yale Center for Clinical Investigation (YCCI) offers clinical trials project management, which includes coordination of multi-site research studies. For a description of the services and their associated costs, see the YCCI website.
Although sIRB plans are generally not required at the time of the grant applications, some funders may request that one be provided. See the link to the sIRB and communication plan below.