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» Step 1. How to Submit a Protocol for Scientific Administrative Review (SAR)
» Step 2. How to Submit a Protocol for RIRC/IRB Review
Step 1. How to Submit a Protocol for Scientific Administrative Review
- Fill-in the SAR Coversheet.
- Prepare your study protocol and associated documents. A protocol template is available for assistance. The entire package submission should be in electronic (Adobe Acrobat (pdf), MS-Word (doc), and/or MS-Excel (xls)) format. It should include:
- SAR coversheet
- study protocol
- budget/balance sheet
- informed consent form
- data collection instruments (questionnaire, survey, or case-report)
- RIRC/IRB forms (optional)
- Submit the study protocol and all associated documents electronically to hsweeney@queens.org. If it is available only on paper, send to:
Research Planning & Development
Attn: Manager, Research Support Services
The Queen's Medical Center
1301 Punchbowl Street, UH Tower 619
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 - Timeline: The SAR process will take 7-14 days depending on the complexity of the submission. You will receive reviewer comments, suggestions, and an overall recommendation regarding the completeness and accuracy of your submission.
If you have any questions about the SAR process, contact Henry Sweeney at 808.537.7825
Forms Download
| Scientific Administrative Review Forms | pdf format | doc format |
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| SAR Coversheet for research proposal submission **both versions are fillable** |  |
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| Protocol Guidelines and Templates | ||
| Prospective Protocol Guideline | |
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| Prospective Protocol Template | |
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| Retrospective Protocol Guideline | |
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| Retrospective Protocol Template | |
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