To submit a new study to Sterling, please log into SilverLink or request access to our secure web portal.

For New Study Design/Protocol Submissions (Sponsor/CRO):

  • New study submission application
  • Protocol
  • Sub-study materials and documentation (if applicable)
  • Consent document — Chapter 8 of Sterling IRB’s Handbook includes guidelines for consent form development
  • Study-wide recruitment materials and study-related/retention materials (instructions, diaries, etc.)
  • Investigator’s drug brochure or package insert (if applicable)
  • Manual of operations/instructions for use (for device studies)

For Single-Site or Investigator-Initiated Studies:

  • New study submission application
  • Protocol
  • Consent document(s)
  • Recruitment materials and study-related/retention materials (instructions, diaries, etc.)
  • Investigator’s drug brochure or package insert (if applicable)
  • Manual of operations/instructions for use (if applicable for device studies)
  • Submission application for the investigator/site
  • Curriculum vitae of the certified principal investigator (unless a current CV has been submitted to Sterling IRB within the last two years)
  • Copy of principal investigator’s DEA registration (if applicable)

For New Registry Study Design/Protocol Submissions (Sponsor/CRO):

  • New study submission application
  • Study protocol
  • Consent document(s)
  • Study-wide recruitment materials and study-related/retention materials (instructions, diaries, etc.)