How do I submit new Human Research to the IRB?
Log in to the electronic submission system eIRB+ using your Northwestern University NetID and password. Click “Create New Study” under “My Current Activities.” Complete each section of the initial IRB application with the relevant documents using the current protocol and consent templates: https://www.irb.northwestern.edu/templates-forms-sops/. Reference this webpage for the requirements for submitting a new study: https://irb.northwestern.edu/submitting-to-the-irb/initial-studies/. The eIRB+ system maintains electronic copies of all information submitted to the IRB in case revisions are required. The PI is required for maintaining a research record (see How long do I keep records, and which records am I required to maintain section below).
Once you complete the eIRB+ submission, if you are FSM affiliated or using medical records for your research, you will also be required to complete the associated Research Supplemental Submission (RSS) form. Although RSS information is collected in tandem with IRB information, RSS information is not a component of your IRB submission. It is, therefore, not reviewed or accessible by the IRB. Instead, the institution uses RSS information for operating and reporting purposes. Any questions regarding RSS information should be directed to the appropriate institutional office managing that information, as indicated in the RSS submission form.