Initiate a Research Project

If you wish to conduct research through Swedish Medical Center, follow the steps outlined below:

  1. Be sure your study qualifies for review by a Swedish affiliated IRB
  2. Contact one of the following managers in the appropriate area of study, regarding research contracts and/or agreements for the research activity you wish to begin:
  3. Obtain appropriate Steering Committee approval. Steering Committee approval has to be done before the IRB process. Contact the appropriate person listed below:
  4. Begin the research study budget process
  5. Begin the education in the ethical conduct of human subjects in research requirement, if not previously completed. (Please Note: This education requirement must be met before the approval of your research activity is completed.)
  6. Submit Research Application through CLICK™.