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Job Opportunity: IRB Full Board Coordinator

Thursday, September 10, 2026
Come join our team! The Human Subjects Office (HSO) at the University of Iowa is seeking an IRB Full Board Coordinator to provide administrative assistance and regulatory support for the human subjects protection programs and services administered by HSO.
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New IRB Connection Newsletter

Thursday, July 30, 2026
The latest edition of the IRB Connection Newsletter is now available.
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Self-Guided IRB Orientation: New Training for Researchers 

Wednesday, March 25, 2026
The HSO Education and Outreach team is happy to announce updates that are now live covering HawkIRB and Human Subjects Research basics designed to allow selection specific modules without the sequential requirements of the Student PI training. The training includes 10 modules that are 30 minutes or less. 

HAWKIRB and eCOI System Downtime 9/10/26 9:00 PM-11:00 PM

Thursday, September 10, 2026
HawkIRB and eCOI will be down on Thursday, September 10 for approximately two hours between 9:00 PM-11:00 PM for server maintenance.

HSO Closed 8/27-8/28 for an In Service Event

Friday, August 14, 2026
HSO will be closed on 8/27-8/28 for a Continuing Education Retreat. We will reopen on Monday, August 31st.

Job Opportunity: IRB Education & Outreach Specialist

Wednesday, June 24, 2026
The Human Subjects Office (HSO) at the University of Iowa is seeking an Institutional Review Board (IRB) Education and Outreach Specialist. This position will provide developmental and administrative assistance and expertise for the human subjects protection programs and services administered by the HSO. 

Leadership Position Open in the Human Subjects Office

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The HSO is hiring a leadership position focused on Education and Compliance! Come join our team.

Changes to Student PI Training Requirement Course

Monday, March 9, 2026
Graduate and undergraduate student principal investigators (PIs) are required to view recorded trainings about the HawkIRB New Project form prior to submitting an application in HawkIRB.

Section VII Updates Now Live as Part of the HawkIRB Application Redesign

Sunday, February 15, 2026
Section VII changes as part of the HawkIRB application redesign project are now live.

Section VII Office Hours

Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Special HawkIRB Section VII. Office Hours on February 11th and 18th from 12:00 - 1:00 PM