UW Research
Policies, Procedures and Guidance
GUIDANCE Exempt Research
This document provides guidance about how to determine whether a human subjects research project qualifies for exempt status.
Change Notes
Added instructions for transitioning an application approved under the Original Common Rule to the Revised Common Rule at the time of a modification – 01.03.2020
Removed all references to Confidentiality Agreements and to state law RCW 42.48 – 07.28.2019
Added “plans to decrease data security protections” as another example of when an Exempt application should be modified – 04.12.2019
Revised common rule, moved requirements to WORKSHEET: Exempt Determinations – 12.28.2018