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
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News
IRB Bulletin: July 2025
Check out our bulletin for July! News includes a new guidance document about Maintaining and Providing Electronic Research Records and a new CIRTification Renewal course available for external researchers!
IRB Bulletin: August 2025
In this month's bulletin, we present to you the Updated External IRB Webpage and a new flowchart on Relying on an External IRB! We also have New Guidance Available about MRI/MRA & GadoliniumBased Contrast Agents (GBCA). Come check it out!
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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.