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IRB Efficiency Initiative (IRB EI) - HawkIRB Application Redesign Phase I NOW LIVE

The next iteration of changes associated with the IRB Efficiency Initiative (EI) were rolled out over this past weekend. The August 2025 Update focuses on the first of four HawkIRB application redesign efforts.
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Should you need help in HawkIRB...

Additional information on resources to use on how to find help when submitting forms in HawkIRB.
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New IRB Connection Newsletter

The latest edition of the IRB Connection Newsletter is now available.
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Exciting Update to Educational Tools!

Each resource now resides on a dedicated webpage nested under the Educational Tools webpages.

Archived Announcements

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Events

IRB Efficiency Initiative Information Session

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual
We will discuss the changes and demonstrate HawkIRB enhancements being implemented to streamline the IRB review process. The monthly session will cover upcoming enhancements and their expected rollout dates. Please join us to learn more about the IRB Efficiency Initiative.

IRB/HSO Office Hours Summer 2025

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Virtual
First come, first served.; computers are available. HSO Staff will be available to:Answer questions about conducting human subjects research.Provide guidance and answer questions about the electronic application forms in the HawkIRB system.Provide suggestions and guidance about study procedures that are in compliance with federal regulations and the UI IRB policies.Provide guidance and answer questions about the submission of industry-initiated and industry-sponsored research projects to an...

IRB Presentation: Serving as the Lead (Coordinating Center and IRB) for a Single IRB of Record (sIRB) Multi-site Study

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Virtual
There are additional responsibilities for the PI and research team when serving as the Lead Site for a multi-site study using the single IRB (sIRB) model. This lecture will cover:Expectations for the PI.Overview of the process – from grant submission to close of the study.HawkIRB application.Reliance agreements and other forms not in HawkIRB.Responsibilities of the IRB.

Fall 2025 IRB Office Hours

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Virtual
HSO Staff will be available to:Answer questions about conducting human subjects research.Provide guidance and answer questions about the electronic application forms in the HawkIRB system.Provide suggestions and guidance about study procedures that are in compliance with federal regulations and the UI IRB policies.Provide guidance and answer questions about the submission of industry-initiated and industry-sponsored research projects to an external/commercial or central IRB
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4,405

number of active IRB protocols (2024)

papers and documents being checked over

14,779

number of forms processed by the HSO (2024)

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101

convened irb meetings annually (2024)