The Common Rule's sIRB mandate states organizations engaged in cooperative research must rely upon approval by a single IRB for that portion of the research conducted in the U.S. Cooperative research is defined as projects covered by this policy involving more than one institution.
The University of Chicago BSD IRB will serve as the IRB of record in instances where mandated by regulation or policy. Information about U of C serving as the IRB of record can be found below:
UChicago Serving as the IRB of Record
UChicago Overall Principal Investigator Checklist and Guidance
SMART-IRB Grant Application Language
Suggested Language for Inclusion in NIH Grants
SMART-IRB Cede and LOA Template