Penn’s Institutional Review Board (IRB)
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Description
Penn’s Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) review biomedical and social-behavioral research involving human participants conducted within, or under the authority of, the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Medicine.
IRB review helps determine whether proposed human subjects research meets applicable ethical, regulatory, and policy requirements to protect the rights and welfare of research participants.
Postdoctoral trainees involved in human subjects research should consult their faculty mentor, department or school administrator, and the IRB website to confirm applicable training, review, submission, approval, and continuing review requirements before beginning research activities.
Resource Information
For human subjects research guidance, submission requirements, policies, and current IRB information, visit Penn’s Institutional Review Board.
Related Resources
Policies & Procedures
Postdoctoral Appointment Administration: Roles and Responsibilities
Teaching and Instructional Responsibilities for Postdoctoral Trainees
Penn Lab Supplies Reuse and Donation Program
215-P-COMPLY, Penn’s Confidential Reporting and Help Line
Policy for Postdoctoral Trainees at the University of Pennsylvania
Offices & Services
Postdoctoral Appointment Administration: Roles and Responsibilities
Teaching and Instructional Responsibilities for Postdoctoral Trainees
Penn Lab Supplies Reuse and Donation Program
Penn Green Labs Program
215-P-COMPLY, Penn’s Confidential Reporting and Help Line
Tools & Systems
National Postdoctoral Association (NPA)
Penn Lab Supplies Reuse and Donation Program
Pivot-RP Funding Database
Penn Green Labs Program
215-P-COMPLY, Penn’s Confidential Reporting and Help Line
Trainings & Courses
Teaching and Instructional Responsibilities for Postdoctoral Trainees
Career and Professional Development
Workday Learning
Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training Program