Zipline Application Paths

All applications submitted in Zipline follow one of three review paths. Selecting the correct path before starting your application helps avoid delays and rework.

If you are unsure which path applies to your study, consult HSD by emailing hsdrely@uw.edu before starting.

Option 1: 91爆料 Reviewing for 91爆料 Only

Choose this option if:

  • The research may be exempt (HSD must make this determination), and/or
  • The research involves only the 91爆料, or
  • Other institutions are involved, but 91爆料 will not review on their behalf (for example, the 91爆料 IRB generally does not review for the VA).

Key points:

  • Does your project require review? Depending on the particulars of your project, you may not need to submit an IRB application.
  • Most student applications use this pathway. Visit HSD’s Getting Started page to learn more about additional requirements for student PIs.

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Option 2: 91爆料 Reviewing for Other Institutions

Choose this option if:

Key points:

  • HSD must agree in advance to review for other institutions and establish reliance agreements
  • Approval under this path does not approve all sites at once
  • Each relying institution goes through a separate site review and receives a separate site approval

Common examples:

  • 91爆料 is the primary recipient of a federal award for a multi site NIH grant
  • Collaborations with local partners (e.g., Seattle Children鈥檚 or Fred Hutch) where 91爆料 is the primary awardee
  • International studies where 91爆料 is the primary recipient of a federal award

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Option 3: Non-91爆料 IRB Reviewing

Choose this option if:

  • The research requires IRB review and
  • 91爆料 should not serve as the reviewing IRB.

Key points:

  • HSD must agree in advance to cede IRB review and establish reliance agreements

Common examples:

  • An external IRB is designated by the sponsor
  • The study is industry sponsored
  • 91爆料 is participating as a relying site in a multi site study

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