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: 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.