University of Rochester

Change of Principal Investigator

The amendment process for a change in study responsibility from one investigator to another usually requires the following information to be submitted to WIRB®.

From the Relinquishing Principal Investigator:
  • A letter stating that there will be a change in study responsibility. The new principal investigator should be named.
From the Study Sponsor:
  • A letter or fax from the sponsor indicating acknowledgment and approval of this change in responsibility.
From the new Principal Investigator:
  • A completed WIRB&ref; Research Review Submission Form
  • A letter accepting responsibility for the study
  • A revised FDA Form 1572 [Statement of Investigator] (if applicable)
  • A copy of the new investigator's Curriculum Vitae
  • A copy of the new investigator's current medical license


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Expires: September 27, 2010
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