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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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: July 2026
Check out our July Bulletin! Learn about using HIPAA authorization language on the child-specific consent forms, some new upcoming brown bags, and read about staffing changes in our office!
Events
⚡IRB Brown Bag | Research Security and Export Controls: Practical Guidance for Navigating Today's Research Landscape🗺️⁀જ✈︎🛡️
September 16, 12:00 PM
Please join us virtually for our monthly IRB Brown Bag Session on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM CT 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.