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WVU OHRP supports the WVU research community in the protection of human subjects and regulatory compliance.
Get the tools you need to plan, submit, and maintain your human subjects research. The Toolkit Library offers straightforward guidance, templates, and resources built to support your work at every stage.
Toolkit LibraryWVU’s IRB committees are made up of dedicated volunteer members who uphold the highest standards of participant safety and regulatory compliance. Working alongside OHRP staff, they continually refine processes to support efficient, timely review of human subjects research.
| Type | WVU Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| Exempt | 5 | 11 |
| Expedited | 14 | 20 |
| Full-Board | 29 | 48 |
Approval times reflect the period from complete submission to final approval. A submission is “complete” once all pre-review changes are resolved, so study teams should plan additional time for that step. Timelines shown are medians and can vary based on study-specific factors.