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The Research Compliance Office (RCO) will be closed during Stanford’s Winter Closure from Monday, December 23, 2024, through Friday, January 3, 2025, and will resume operations on Monday, January 6, 2025.

SCRO Related Questions

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How do I resubmit a returned protocol?

From your eProtocol homepage, click on the protocol number to open the protocol. Then in the left hand menu, choose “Return Notes.”
A small window will open with information on the reason your protocol was returned and instructions on how to proceed. Usually we’ll list changes you need to make, and then ask you to submit your protocol again.

How do I renew a protocol? or How do I submit a Continuing Review?

On your eProtocol homepage, find your protocol in the Active Protocols section. Select More Actions, then Start Renewal/Continuing Review. If nothing happens – check your pop-up blockers.
You can make any changes as needed. You can save this form and return to it later, it will be listed under your Action Items. When you are ready to submit your renewal/continuing review, click “Submit Protocol” in the left-hand menu of the protocol form.
If your renewal isn’t listed in the Action Items section, find it in the Active Protocols section. Select More Actions, then Start Renewal.

How do I close a protocol?

This process is not yet available through the eProtocol interface. Please contact the APLAC or SCRO office and let them know you would like to close your protocol.