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Physical Location and Contact Information for all IRBs

Office of Human Research Ethics
104 Airport Drive, Suite 2100, CB# 7097
Chapel Hill NC 27599

Telephone: 919-966-3113
Fax: 919-966-7879

General questions: irb_questions@unc.edu or 919-966-3113

If you need to leave a message, please leave your name, phone number, IRB Study number and a brief description of your question. We will send your information to someone within the office who can respond to your question. Responses may take up to two business days.

If your question is about a specific submission, please contact the assigned analyst. If one has not been assigned, please email irb_questions@unc.edu.
Questions or concerns for research subjects: irb_subjects@unc.edu or 919-966-3113

Please contact the study team or PI to let them know of your concern if you have not already. You can find their contact information on the study materials or consent form. If you cannot find your materials or have been injured as a result of a research study, or have other questions or concerns, please leave your name, phone number, IRB number and PI, and a brief description of your concern. Please note that responses can take up to 48 hours.
Questions about IRB membership: IRBMembers@unc.edu

Apply to serve on the IRB: Begin your online application to serve on the IRB.
Substantive (non-technical) questions about stipulations or IRB application status: Please contact the assigned analyst
Check the status of your review: instructions available here.
Questions about reliance agreements, commercial IRBs, single IRB, Smart IRB and Independent Investigators: IRBReliance@unc.edu
Questions about reporting safety events or compliance matters: irb_compliance@unc.edu
IRB training requirements: irb_training@unc.edu
Technical questions about online submission: consult the Online Submission Guide or email irbis@unc.edu.
If you experience service outages outside normal business hours, such as early mornings, evenings or weekends, please call the UNC Campus Help Desk, 919-962-HELP (4357), or email oris@unc.edu