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Document Details
| Last Updated | 04/26/2013 |
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| Version | 2.40 |
| Filesize | 2.42 MB |
| Audiences | Researcher |
| Doc Type | Form |
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Initial Application: Exempt Status Request-PDF
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Change Notes
- Related to Ver. 2.40, noted 04/26/2013 @ 11:41amThe title and position fields have been separated in the contact information section. Okay to use previous version.- sherrye
- Related to Ver. 2.30, noted 01/25/2013 @ 09:09amUpdated FCOI language. Okay to use previous version.- sherrye
- Related to Ver. 2.20, noted 11/30/2012 @ 08:46amInstructional text added to Category 4: Existing Data. Okay to use previous version until 12/31/2012.- sherrye
- Related to Ver. 2.10, noted 06/22/2012 @ 08:42amRemoved line from Chair signature assurance that stated: I certify that this research has received an intramural review and approval of scientific merit, if it did not go through an extramural review process.- sherrye
- Related to Ver. 2.00, noted 05/25/2012 @ 09:07amNew questions added for Lead Researcher. Do not use older versions of this form. HSD will not accept older versions after July 1, 2012.- sherrye
- Related to Ver. 1.50, noted 01/27/2012 @ 08:47amUpdated signature policy, okay to use previous version.- sherrye
- Related to Ver. 1.30, noted 11/30/2011 @ 04:03pmAddition of the term survey to the guidance within the form.- sherrye
- Related to Ver. 1.20, noted 05/27/2011 @ 09:54amAddition of double-sided copies instructions.- sherrye
- Related to Ver. 1.10, noted 05/06/2011 @ 01:08pmForm is no longer in beta-test. Updated to force open guidance sections to close before printing.- sherrye
- Related to Ver. 1.00, noted 03/23/2011 @ 09:14amDocument newly added.- sherrye



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Purpose
This Initial Application: Exempt Status Request has been converted to PDF and combined with portions of the guidance document.
The purpose of this form is to provide the UW Human Subjects Division staff with the necessary information to determine if a research activity involving human subjects may be eligible for a determination of “exempt” status, as allowable by the regulations that govern human subjects protections.
Users who encounter any problems with the PDF version, or who have questions or suggestions, are encourage to email hsdtrain@uw.edu to request assistance or provide input. The Word version of this document is linked below.