Physical Location and Contact Information for all IRBs

Help & Questions

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 at 919-962-HELP (4357), or email oris@unc.edu.

Attend office hours with an IRB analyst

Upcoming office hours.