HRPP/IRB Newsletter

October 2025

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Institutional Review Board (IRB)

Virtual Office Hours Extending to 45 Minutes

The IRB is pleased to announce that effective Thursday, October 2nd, virtual office hours will be extended to 45 minutes every Tuesday (1 - 1:45 p.m.) and every Thursday (10 - 10:45 a.m.).


Members of our DRAFT Services Team, Reliance Team, and IRB Office will be available on both days to provide ~10 minute consultations and guidance to attendees on a first come, first served basis.


When:


Every Tuesday, 1 – 1:45 p.m.

 

Every Thursday, 10 – 10:45 a.m.

 

Where:

Office Hours Zoom Link

Passcode: 133269

Save the Date: Virtual Reliance Workshop 11/4/2025

Join us on Tuesday, November 4th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a hands-on workshop focusing on understanding the IRB Reliance Mechanisms.

 

Researchers, faculty and students are invited to learn more about our streamlined reliance processes for Single IRB (sIRB) and Administrative Review submissions to the IRB.

 

Please feel free to share this workshop with colleagues who may be interested!

 

If you have any questions, please contact the IRB Reliance Team at IRBRelianceTeam@research.rutgers.edu.

Register by QR Code:

Consultation Services, Resources, and Workshops

The Document Revision And Feedback Team (DRAFT) provides consultations and comprehensive pre-reviews of new eIRB+ applications.



The mission of DRAFT Services is to improve IRB submission outcomes by recommending and educating study teams on HRPP/IRB considerations and best practices.

The IRB Reliance Team provides subject matter expertise and consultations on the IRB requirements for collaborative research.

 

These subject matter experts are adept at assisting study teams with navigating IRB requirements for engaging in multi-institutional research.

Research HelpBot is Live on eIRB+

Research HelpBot provides:

  • Versatile functionality by including chat search and word-based interactions. 
  • A user-friendly interface with easy access to information and resources. 
  • A time-saving tool with immediate access to crucial information. 
  • An interface to minimize errors during the submission process. 

Interactive IRB Tools

The Rutgers IRB is dedicated to finding innovative ways to support our researchers. We have a whole suite of Interactive Tools at your disposal that use branching logic to provide guidance and recommendations.

Illustrative eIRB+ Application Resources

We have Quick Guide Resources available for all eIRB+ submission types. These guides provide step-by-step walkthroughs of the eIRB+ application

Attending a virtual eIRB+ Workshop is a fantastic way to learn more about the updates to our submission platform and business processes.


The eIRB+ Workshop session offers a comprehensive walkthrough of updated features, step-by-step application tutorials, and provides an opportunity to address any questions you may have. 

LIVE on Canvas! Demystifying the IRB - Student Edition

A recorded version of our workshop "Demystifying the IRB - Student Edition" is now available. Register through the Course Registration System.

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