Institutional Review Board
About the IRB
We conduct ethics reviews for research that includes human participants. We strive to protect the rights and welfare of human research participants by ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, as well as the high ethical standards set forth in University policy.
COVID-19 Updates
From Our Listserv
Use of Approved, Standard Short Forms
In October 2022, the University of Utah IRB approved a policy change which allowed the IRB to grant general approval of a standard short form document. This change was intended to streamline the procedure for approval of short form documents and relieve administrative burden.
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News & Announcements
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Notification for ERICA Users on MacOS
The IRB has been notified that that there is an urgent usability issue related to ERICA for individuals using Mac computers.
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Update on Federal Funding: Supporting Our Research Community
We recognize the concerns stemming from the recent Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memorandum (M-25-13), which calls for a temporary pause on federal financial assistance programs, including grant disbursements and new awards, effective January 28th, 2025 at 5:00pm EST.
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Upgrades to Business Relationship Reporting System
The platform for the University of Utah's Business Relationship Reporting ("BRR") financial disclosure system was upgraded on January 22, 2025, to a revised system supported by the Office of the Vice President for Research (VPR).
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New IRB Staff Member
Please join us in welcoming a new member to the IRB staff team.