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 | Ask the IRB🤔💭👤👤👤
February 18, 12:00 PM
✨🤔💭👤👤👤Have IRB questions? Bring them!
Experts from Northwestern University IRB Office’s Biomedical, Social Behavior...
✨IRB Brown Bag | Maintaining Post-Approval Compliance🗃️🔎🛡️✅
March 18, 12:00 PM
Join us for our monthly IRB Brown Bag Session on Wednesday, March 18, 12:00–1:00 PM CST.
Representatives from the IRB Of...
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.