Submission Procedure
To submit a protocol, please visit the JMU Cayuse platform.
To access instructions for submitting a protocol, refer to the IBC User Guide on the Office of Research Integrity & Compliance Manuals page.
Submission Deadlines and Scheduled Meetings
Submission Deadline
October 6, 2025
November 3, 2025
December 2, 2025
Meeting Date
October 17, 2025
November 14, 2025
December 12, 2025
Important Notes
Please note the following:
- Protocol registrations should be submitted to the IBC at least 30 days prior to the date approval is needed.
- The Principal Investigator (PI) must receive formal IBC approval before beginning any research activities.
- Approved applications are valid for a maximum of three years.
- The PI will be notified annually through the electronic Research Admnistration (eRA) software system to renew the protocol and confirm the status of the project.
- If no significant changes have occurred in the protocol, renewal approval may be extended for one year, up to the three-year maximum.
- Approval will be canceled for projects that have been discontinued.
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