eIRB+
eIRB+ is Northwestern University’s electronic system for human research projects. Research studies requiring IRB review and approval must be submitted through eIRB+.
Institutional Review Board (IRB) Office
News
News
IRB Bulletin: January 2026
Check out our January Bulletin! Where we discuss FDA updates to Safety Reporting Guidance for Investigational Studies along with the new process for off-campus access to eIRB+.
IRB Bulletin: February 2026
In this month's bulletin, we discuss Research Participant Payments, new Biomedical Office hours, and new NIH guidelines. Also, join us for "Ask the IRB!" Brown Bag!
Events
✨IRB Brown Bag | 🏃♀️Keeping Up With Compliance: Post-Approval R...
March 18, 12:00 PM
🗃️🔒🔎🛡️🎯✅ Please join us virtually for our monthly IRB Brown Bag on Wednesday, March 18, 12:00–1:00 PM CST, 🏃♀️Kee...
🤖IRB Brown Bag | Artificial Intelligence in Human Research🧠🇦🇮...
April 15, 12:00 PM
Please join us virtually for our monthly IRB Brown Bag Session on Wednesday, April 15, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM CST.
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eIRB+
Getting Started
Before preparing your application please read through the following steps to assess whether IRB review is required and, if so, how to complete the eIRB+ application.
Concerns or Complaints?
If you have a concerns about a research study, have questions about your rights as a research participant, or would like to file a compliant - please contact us.