1) Data form needs signatures from several people. Can I submit a scanned file through email after obtaining all the signatures? Whose signature should I get for "research administration official"? I notice on UMRB web site that Dr. Ted Knous is listed as designated campus official. Should I get his signature?
You should get the signatures of your chair and dean and scan the form to me. ORS will process to ensure it is complete and give to Dr. Knous to sign.
2) My understanding is the deadlines all mean before 5 pm of the date. For example, a full proposal needs to be uploaded to the UMRB system by 5 pm, 2 days before the deadline. Am I right?
Correct
3) Can I still make changes between the two day deadline and the UMRB deadline?
Your proposal should be fully ready to submit two days before the UMRB deadline. At that time ORS will have between 40-50 applications coming in that will be reviewed for completeness. ORS will submit them as they get reviewed. If an error is identified in your application we will notify you and ask you to correct it. However, you should not count on this time to be making changes.