IRBNet Electronic Signature

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Step 1: Receive email notification

Email will contain the IRBNet project number

Subject line indicates the project is ready for signature

IRBNet Electronic Signature

Step 2: Enter Username and Password at irbnet.org

IRBNet Electronic Signature

Step 3: Search for the project number

1. Enter the IRBNet project number and select “Search”

2. Click on the Project Title to open the package

IRBNet Electronic Signature

Step 4: Review Project Overview information

General project information is found on the Project Overview Page

Click “Designer” to access study documents

IRBNet Electronic Signature

Step 5: Review study documents

Click on the paper icon to view a document

IRBNet Electronic Signature

Step 6: Add your signature

2. Choose your project role from the drop down menu and select “sign”. IRBNet will ask you to verify your username and password to continue.

1. Select “Sign this Package”

Project Roles: Department Chair - Department Head

Faculty Advisor – Advisor Dean – Other Signatory

IRBNet Electronic Signature

Step 7: IRBNet notifies research team signature is complete…You’re done!

IRBNet sends an automatic email notification to the research team that the package has been signed. The project will be submitted to the IRB for review.

IRBNet Electronic Signature

1. Receive email notification of a submission ready for signature. a) The email contains the IRBNet project number.

2. Enter your Username and Password at irbnet.org 3. Enter the IRBNet project number in the search field 4. Click on the study title to open the project 5. Review the necessary study details and documents 6. Select “Sign this Package” and add your electronic signature 7. You’re done