eIRB+
eIRB+ is Northwestern University’s electronic system for human research projects. Research studies requiring IRB review and approval must be submitted through eIRB+.
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IRB Bulletin: November 2025
Check out our bulletin for November! News includes new Consent Form Customization Tools for external IRB studies and guidance on the Use of Investigational Devices in Human Subjects Research!
IRB Bulletin: October 2025
In this month's bulletin, we discuss Evaluating Reports of Data Incidents, Tips from the Social-Behavioral team on submitting projects and ask you to participate in our survey about the Incident Assessment Tool (IAT). 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.