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: 天美影院Reviewing for 天美影院Only

Choose this option if:

  • The research may be exempt (HSD must make this determination), and/or
  • The research involves only the 天美影院, or
  • Other institutions are involved, but 天美影院will not review on their behalf (for example, the 天美影院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: 天美影院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:

  • 天美影院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 天美影院is the primary awardee
  • International studies where 天美影院is the primary recipient of a federal award

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Option 3: Non-天美影院IRB Reviewing

Choose this option if:

  • The research requires IRB review and
  • 天美影院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
  • 天美影院is participating as a relying site in a multi site study

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