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: April 2026
In this month's bulletin, we discuss our new resources for building strong Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) plans and cover Not Human Subjects Research (NHSR) vs. Human Subjects Research.
IRB Bulletin: March 2026
Check out our March Bulletin! Where we discuss NIH updates to the definition of a clinical trial, along with new updates to our IRB education page and the unveiling of our new post-approval monitoring page!
Events
š¤IRB Brown Bag | Incorporating AI into your Research Responsibly...
April 15, 12:00 PM
Please join us virtually for our monthly IRB Brown Bag Session on Wednesday, April 15, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM CST.
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ā”IRB Brown Bag | Nuclear Medicineā¢ļø
May 20, 12:00 PM
Please join us virtually for our monthly IRB Brown Bag Session on Wednesday, May 20, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM CST.
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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.