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New Protocol Application Instructions

Investigators requesting permission to conduct research involving human subjects within or outside Children's Hospital must submit an application to the Institutional Review Board (IRB).

All submissions are electronic through CHeRP IRB. Once in CHeRP IRB, you will be able to select the type of application you need and begin the process .
Please go to:http://rc-cherpprod/CHERP/ (note that this URL can only be accessed from inside of the BCH network or VPN).

Additional Reviews

Depending on your protocol, additional reviews may be required. CHeRP IRB will automatically route the electronic submission to the appropriate offices for their approval and sign off if necessary, however you may want to contact them before and during the IRB review process.

Please click here to learn the details regarding protocol review for:

  • Nursing Services
  • Radiation Safety Committee
  • Dana Farber Cancer Institute
  • Intellectual Property Office
  • Clinical Trial Agreement
  • Department of Radiology
  • Committee on Microbiological Safety

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Boston Children's Hospital has several resources available to researchers to facilitate clinical research.

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We welcome your feedback and suggestions whether you have had a good experience with research or would like to see some improvements. Click below to send us an email. Your submission will remain anonymous.

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