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Latest News from the IRB

Important ERICA Update: Amendments and HRPP Progress Updates Must Be Submitted Separately

As of August 1, 2026, researchers can no longer submit Amendments as part of an...

What Does "Faculty Approval" Status Mean?

We checked - there are almost 100 applications in ERICA right now holding in “Faculty...

Subscribe to The Research Post

What is The Research Post? The Research Post is the official online publication and go-to...

Clinical Research SOP Updates & Resources

The Clinical Research SOP Collaboration Group (CRCG) has recently updated several SOPs to enhance clarity...

Are You Ready for Fall Semester?

Message from the IRB Director: Welcome back to a new academic year! Whether you're launching...

Reminder: IRB Support for Just-in-Time (JIT) Requests

If you receive a Just-in-Time (JIT) request from a federal sponsor that requires IRB documentation,...

ERICA Change: No Amendments with HRPP Progress Updates

  Beginning August 1, 2026, the IRB will no longer permit amendments to be submitted...

New Video for SIRB Teams: "A Walk Through the HRPP Review Process"

Hot off the presses! We just published a new video that takes you through our...

Reminder: Appropriate Uses & Limitations for Waivers of Authorization for Recruitment

  As a reminder, a Waiver of Authorization allows researchers to access protected health information...

Community Review Panel Update

After careful consideration, IRB and institutional leadership have decided to discontinue the IRB’s community panel,...

Quick Facts About the IRB
Quick Facts About the IRB
Full AAHRPP Accreditation
Full AAHRPP Accreditation
The University of Utah has the Full Accreditation by the Association for Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs, Inc. (AAHRPP). The University of Utah achieved initial full accreditation by AAHRPP on June 15, 2007.
12-18 Convened Meetings Monthly
12-18 Convened Meetings Monthly
We hold multiple meetings each week and have expertise for FDA, Common Rule, HIPAA, Veteran’s Affairs, DoD, and more
150+ Studies with Utah as the SIRB
150+ Studies with Utah as the SIRB
More than a decade’s worth of experience reviewing SIRB studies
More than 10,000 Applications Reviewed Per Year
More than 10,000 Applications Reviewed Per Year
Providing resources, support, and advocacy to elevate our research community