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IRB Bulletin: May 2023

This month, we're presenting “Where Human Research Meets Integrity: What You Need to Know” as the IRB brown bag. Please join us. We made updates to provide new information about export controls, the new WebVPN and other document updates.

IRB Bulletin: April 2023

This month, the DEI group of IRB has released a new survey! Please help us by filling it out; we are also raffling off prizes for those who participate! We also have updated the following documents: Non-Committee Review Preparation – 031, Lapse (Expiration) of IRB Approval (Continuation of Current Participants) – 063, Annual HRPP Evaluations – 060  and Updated External IRB SOP – 092. The Office of Research has also posted additional PIPL guidance.

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eIRB+

eIRB+ is Northwestern University’s electronic system for human research projects. Research studies requiring IRB review and approval must be submitted through eIRB+.

eIRB+
Getting Started

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.
Getting Started
Complaints

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.
Concerns or Complaints?

Training

Northwestern University requires all individuals involved in the conduct of human research to complete human research protections training and to re-certify their training every 3 years.
Training