eIRB+
eIRB+ is Northwestern University’s electronic system for human research projects. Research studies requiring IRB review and approval must be submitted through eIRB+.
IRB Office Closure: October 15–16
The IRB Office will be closed on Thursday, October 15, and Friday, October 16, for staff engagement and educational events. Staff will have limited access to email during this time. Thank you for your patience.
Institutional Review Board (IRB) Office
News
News
IRB Bulletin: August 2026
In this month's bulletin, read about Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Certification and ICH E6(R3) and our Updated Single IRB Consultation Intake Form. Also, check out When a Principal Investigator Leaves Northwestern: What Research Teams Need to Know.
IRB Bulletin: September 2026
Check out our September Bulletin! This month, we're welcoming new Reliance analyst Shaeloren! Also, catch up on some tips regarding study closures and reporting data incidents.
Events
⚡IRB Brown Bag | Clinical Research Coordination 101: A Practical Crash Course for Getting Started👩🏻💻📓✍🏻💡
October 21, 12:00 PM
Please join us virtually for our monthly IRB Brown Bag Session featuring Priya R. Tripathi, Assistant Director, Center f...
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.