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These are our most commonly used forms. Look for additional forms here.
Submit documents and forms to irb@illinois.edu.
What's Happening
Upcoming Meetings
November 13, 2018
Next Social Behavioral IRB meeting
November 15, 2018
Next Biomedical IRB meeting
Agenda Items
Submissions are pre-reviewed by OPRS before IRB review. Items requiring full board review must be determined to be ready, with pre-review issues resolved, no less than two weeks prior to the meeting date. This allows adequate processing time and ensures sufficient review time for the IRB members.
Revisions to the Common Rule
The revisions to the Common Rule will go into effect January 21, 2019. Read about how OPRS is implementing the changes here.
Research in the News
Check out various news items related to human subjects research here.
New Forms Introduced
On March 14, new versions of all our submission forms were introduced. Effective March 28, current versions of IRB forms (version dated, 03/14/2018) will be required for all new submissions. New submissions on previous versions of IRB forms will be returned to the PI with instructions to resubmit on current forms. All applications must be type written and signed by the PI. New forms can be accessed here.
Getting started with the IRB
General policy for human subjects research
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
I'm a researcher, what should I know?
Reporting incidents and adverse events
What should I know before becoming a research participant?
Enrolling your child in a research study
Questions? Concerns? Contact us.
What is the OPRS?
The Office for the Protection of Research Subjects (OPRS), while performing administrative functions of the Institutional Review Board (IRB), serves as the official oversight office for human subject research at Illinois. The office is the central point of contact for investigators, research subjects, and regulatory agencies. OPRS organizes and documents the IRB review process, monitors research regulations, produces educational resources for faculty and staff, and provides assurance that the Urbana campus is in compliance with federal, state, and campus policies. Contact OPRS.
About the IRB
All research involving human subjects that is conducted at or sponsored by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, whether funded or unfunded and whether conducted by Illinois faculty or others, must comply with applicable policies for the protection of human subjects.
