Research Categories

Expeditable Research


The general criteria for expedited review.

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Research Exempt from Full Review


To qualify, research must fall into one of eight (8) federally-defined exempt categories.

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Criteria for CUSHR Approval of Research


CUHSR reviews and has the authority to approve, require modification (to receive approval) or disapprove all research activities covered by HHS guidelines.

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Not Human Subjects Research and Quality Assurance Projects


CUSHR will sometimes review projects that are not technically human subjects research. Read on to determine when your project may need a review.

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