Length of Time to Complete Applications and Receive Approval
| Primary IRB* | Local IRBs | |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated AAFP NRN staff time to complete initial IRB applications | 8 to 14 hours | 3 to 10 hours |
| Typical type of review | Expedited | Expedited |
| Approximate process time from submission to approval for initial IRB application | 44 days | 25 days for each application |
* Currently the AAFP IRB. Prior to January 2006, the University of Missouri-Kansas City’s Social Sciences IRB and Adult Health Sciences IRB reviewed protocols for the AAFP NRN.