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: November 2025
Check out our bulletin for November! News includes new Consent Form Customization Tools for external IRB studies and guidance on the Use of Investigational Devices in Human Subjects Research!
IRB Bulletin: December 2025
In this month's bulletin, we discuss Top 5 IRB Pages to Bookmark Before Year End. We also have uploaded recordings to some recent Brown Bags. Check them out!
Events
IRB BROWN BAG | Research Integrity Office🛡️🧐👥💼
January 21, 12:00 PM
👥💼Where Human Research Meets Integrity. What you Need to Know. 🛡️🧐
Please join us virtually for our monthly IRB Brow...
IRB BROWN BAG | Ask the IRB🤔💭👤👤👤
February 18, 12:00 PM
✨🤔💭👤👤👤Have IRB questions? Bring them!
Experts from Northwestern University IRB Office’s Biomedical, Social Behavior...
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.