The Review Process

• Overview of Review Procedures at NIU 
• Flow Chart for Determining Appropriate Review Categories (Word)
• Administrative Review (Exempt) Categories
• Subcommittee Review (Expedited) Categories
• Frequently Asked Questions Regarding IRB Review at NIU
• Use of IRB-Approved, Date-Stamped Informed Consent Documents 
• OHRP Recommendations on Obtaining Informed Consent of Non- English Speaking Subjects
• Guidelines on the Inclusion of  Women and Minorities as Subjects in Clinical Research
• Guidelines on the Inclusion of Children as Participants in Research Involving Human Subjects
• Guidelines for the Use of Deception (PDF
• Responsibilities of Department Chairs related to IRB procedures (Word)

Additional Information

• IRB Meeting Schedule 2011/2012 (PDF)
• IRB Membership Rosters (PDF)
• Institutional Review Board #1
• Institutional Review Board #2