Introduction to DSRB Requirements & Review Process Guide
The DSRB Requirements & Review Process Guide serves to provide you with information to help you understand the requirements of DSRB Application Processes (i.e. Exempt Review, Expedited Review, Full Board Review) and Common Errors made when filling in the ROAM Application Form for both Biomedical and Population Health research.
Researchers are encouraged to first read the various DSRB Requirements & Review topics to be familiarised with the requirements prior to drafting their research applications for submission to the DSRB via the ROAM system.
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Research Governance 
Introduction to NHG OHRPP
Role of Institutions (Department & Institution Representatives, Investigators and Study Team)
Role of DSRB and the Different DSRB Domains
DSRB Minimum Training Requirements
Minimum Training Requirement (Biomed & Population Health Domain Studies)
Overview of DSRB Review Requirements
When is DSRB Review Required?
Types & Categories of Studies Reviewed under Population Health (Domain F)
Overview of DSRB Application Process & Submission Deadlines
DSRB Submission Deadlines & Full Board Meeting Dates
Overview of DSRB Application, Review Process and Outcome
DSRB Review Categories & Review Criteria
Exempt Category
Expedited Category
Full Board Category
DSRB Review Outcomes & Post Approval Reporting Requirements
DSRB Review Outcomes & Additional Reminders
Post Approval Reporting Requirements
Study Closure
Common Errors & Helpful Tips for Answering DSRB Application Form Questions (BIOMEDICAL DOMAIN)
Section B – HBR DECLARATION
Section B – STUDY TEAM MEMBERS
Section E – STUDY FUNDING INFO
Section F – RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
Section H – RECRUITMENT DETAILS
Section I – RECRUITMENT TARGET
Section K – PARTICIPANT CHARACTERISTICS
Section P – CONSENT PROCESS
Section Q – WAIVER OF CONSENT
Section R & S – DATA CONFIDENTIALITY & BIO MATERIALS
Common Errors & Helpful Tips for Answering DSRB Application Form Questions (POPULATION HEALTH DOMAIN)
Section B – HBR DECLARATION
Section B – STUDY TEAM MEMBERS
Section E – STUDY FUNDING INFO
Section G – STUDY INFORMATION
Section H – RESEARCH POPULATION
Section I – RESEARCH PROCEDURES
Section J – RECRUITMENT METHOD
Section K – CONSENT
Section L – WAIVER OF CONSENT
Section N – PRIVACY & CONFIDENTIALITY
Section O & P – BIO SAMPLES & RESULTS & OUTCOME OF RESEARCH
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR BIOMEDICAL & POPULATION HEALTH 
General Considerations
