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: June 2026
In this month's bulletin, read about our new CITI course, Essentials of Software as a Medical Device & Clinical Decision Support Systems. We also updated our Additional Reviews page on our website. Check it out!
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 | Documenting, Executing, and Evaluating Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) Plans
July 15, 12:00 PM
Please join us virtually for our monthly Brown Bag Session featuring members of the Northwestern University IRB Office...
⚡IRB Brown Bag | Investigational Drug Service Pharmacy 💊👩🏻🔬🧪
August 19, 12:00 PM
Please join us virtually for our monthly IRB Brown Bag Session on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM CST fea...
⚡IRB Brown Bag | Export Controls & International Compliance 🗺️⁀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 CST ...
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.