Protocols - Statuses

Overview

Protocols in the Kuali system can be in a number of different workflow statuses.  Each of these statuses gives the user important information about the actions that have been taken on the Protocol most recently, and what actions the protocol is currently waiting on.

Protocol Statuses

Protocol Status	Protocol Status Definition
In Progress	This is the first version of the Protocol and it has not yet been submitted for review.
Submitted for Review	This submission has been submitted to the compliance office for review for the first time.
Resubmitted	This protocol submission has been returned by the compliance office and resubmitted by the researcher.
Approved	This version of the protocol has been approved by the compliance office.
Disapproved	This protocol was disapproved by the compliance office.
Withdrawn	This protocol was withdrawn from the compliance office by the researcher. This status will only apply to protocol versions in the version history.
In Progress (Withdrawn)	This is the new version of a protocol created when the Withdraw action is taken.  If the compare to previous functionality is used the data in this version will be compared to the last version in the Withdrawn status.
Abandoned	This submission was abandoned by the researcher.
Revisions Required	The protocol was returned to the researcher by the compliance office with specific requested changes or comments. This status only applies to versions of a protocol in the version history.
Revisions in Progress	This is the new version of a protocol created when the Revisions Requested action is taken. This version is sent to the researcher so they can make their changes. If the compare to previous functionality is used the data in this version will be compared to the last version in the Revisions Requested status.
Amendment In Progress	An Amendment is being worked on in this version and has not yet been submitted for review..
Renewal In Progress	A Renewal is being worked on and has not yet been submitted for review.
Renewal/Amendment In Progress	A combined Amendment and Renewal is being worked on and has not yet been submitted for review.
Close Request in Progress	A request to close the protocol is being worked on and has not yet been submitted for review.
Returned to Researcher	The Protocol has been Returned to the PI for general revisions.
Suspended	This protocol has been suspended and is not currently active.
Expired	This protocol is expired and is no longer active.
Superseded	This protocol version was previously approved, but has since been replaced by an approved amendment action.
Merged Amendment	This amendment was merged with the main protocol.  This status will only apply in the Version History.
Merged Renewal/Amendment	This combined renewal and amendment was merged with the main protocol.  This status will only apply in the Version History.
Exempt	This protocol was approved as Exempt.
Closed	This protocol has been closed and is no longer active.
Not Human Subject Research	This protocol was identified by the IRB admin as Not Human Subject Research.
External Reliance	This protocol is part of a Single IRB Protocol being managed by another institution.