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Create a free account at portal.elementalirb.com and submit your study materials through our secure portal. Alternatively, you can email submissions@elementalirb.com with all required documents. We'll acknowledge your submission within 1 business day.
Indemnification agreement (one-time), research protocol, informed consent form(s), PI CV, and any supporting materials (investigator brochure, recruitment materials, instruments, etc.). PDF or Word preferred.
No. We work with academic researchers, commercial sponsors, CROs, and independent investigators. No institutional affiliation required.
Expedited: 3-5 business days. Full board: 5-10 business days. Custom/complex: 7-10 business days. The timeline starts after submission completeness is confirmed.
Correct. Pricing includes initial review, unlimited minor amendments, continuing review, and ongoing support. The only additional fee is $500 for major protocol amendments that require substantial re-review.
Minor (included): scheduling, contact updates, administrative corrections, clarifications that don't affect risk. Major ($500): significant methodology changes, new procedures, expanded population, new risks, or substantial consent changes. We'll advise before any fees apply.
No, we currently only review studies conducted in the United States.
All study materials are treated as confidential. Our portal uses encryption for data transmission and storage. We can sign additional NDAs if required.