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Announcements

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Position Open in the Human Subjects Office-Come Join Our Team!

This Professional and Scientific position will be filled as either a Conflict of Interest in Research (COIR) Analyst (PRD1) or Senior COIR Analyst (PRD2) based on candidate qualifications of the successful candidate. 
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New IRB Connection Newsletter

The latest edition of the IRB Connection Newsletter is now available.
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FY26 IRB Fee Updates effective November 1, 2025

Changes to IRB Fees effective November 1, 2025.
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Statement of Compliance

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Events

Spring 2026 IRB Office Hours

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Virtual
IRB Office Hours are for all UI faculty, staff, and Investigators, HawkIRB delegates, and research team members involved with Human Subjects research.

Spring 2026 IRB Office Hours

Thursday, January 22, 2026 10:00am to 12:00pm
Virtual
IRB Office Hours are for all UI faculty, staff, and Investigators, HawkIRB delegates, and research team members involved with Human Subjects research.

IRB Insights

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 12:00pm to 1:00pm
Virtual
Join us in 2026 for IRB Insights, a monthly lecture series designed to keep researchers informed about new IRB processes, HawkIRB application improvements, and other updates from the UI Human Research Protection Program (HRPP). IRB Insights will typically be on the third Wednesday at noon, replacing the monthly IRB Efficiency Initiative Information session.

Spring 2026 IRB Office Hours

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Virtual
IRB Office Hours are for all UI faculty, staff, and Investigators, HawkIRB delegates, and research team members involved with Human Subjects research.
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4,405

number of active IRB protocols (2024)
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14,779

number of forms processed by the HSO (2024)
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101

convened irb meetings annually (2024)