University of Maryland

Create your project in IRBNet and attach project materials

  1. Click CREATE NEW PROJECT on the left-hand side and fill in the information about your study (title, names, etc.).
  2. Next, click START A WIZARD and select UMCP – IRB Initial Application – Part 1 from the second drop-down box.  Follow the prompts to complete the form. Once complete, this will automatically create a PDF that is attached to your project.
  3. Complete the Initial Application Part 2 using the Initial Application Part 2 Instructions document.
  4. Prepare the Consent Forms as needed.
  5. Please also prepare any participant-facing materials such as recruitment materials and survey/interview questions and response options.
  6. Upload these materials to the project in IRBNet. Go to DESIGNER to attach these documents. For each document you wish to submit, click ATTACH NEW DOCUMENT and follow the instructions.

Please view the video below for a step-by-step tutorial on completing the Part 1 Application and uploading other materials to IRBNet.