IRB and the Office of Human Research Ethics

The Office of Human Research Ethics (OHRE) is responsible for ethical and regulatory oversight of research at UNC-Chapel Hill that involves human subjects. The OHRE administers, supports, and guides the work of the Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and all related activities. Any research involving human subjects proposed by faculty, staff, or students must be reviewed and approved by an IRB before research may begin, and before related grants may be funded.

Frequently Used Services

Online Submissions

Required Training

Sample Consent Forms 

Standard Operating Procedures

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For Community Partners

For IRB Members