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Initial Submission for Sites


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Quorum holds frequent convened meetings for the review of site submissions. Many site submissions also can be reviewed by Quorum’s expedited review process. If you have questions about the turnaround time for your site submission, please refer to the Quorum Handbook on the OnQ Portal or contact us.

Quorum has four different types of site submissions, each with its own path and unique set of requirements. Please click on your type of study below to access forms, FAQs and submission guidance.

  • Central Studies

    In this case, Quorum is the designated central IRB for the study. Quorum communicates with the sponsor/CRO, and protocol level decisions are made by the sponsor/CRO on behalf of site(s).

  • Single Site Studies

    An investigator may choose Quorum Review IRB even If the sponsor has not designated Quorum as the central ethics review Board for the study. Quorum characterizes this arrangement as a "single site" study.

  • Minimal Risk Studies

    Quorum offers a separate review process for studies that qualify for Quorum’s “Qualified Minimal Risk” (QMR) designation. The types of studies that might qualify include registry studies, observational studies and Phase IV studies.