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IRB Committee 2

IRB Committee 2 is responsible for the full review of human subjects research protocols for:

  • C.T. Bauer School of Business
  • McGovern College of the Arts
  • College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS), with the exception of HHP 
  • Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture & Design
  • Graduate College of Social Work
  • Hilton College of Hotel & Restaurant Management
  • UH Law Center
IRB 2 also reviews submissions not affiliated with a specific college (e.g., Division of Research Centers and Institutes, Health and Wellness, Library)

IRB2 does not review FDA-regulated research.

Full Committee

Submission Deadlines IRB 2 Meeting Dates
Friday, August 11, 2023 Friday, August 25, 2023
Friday, September 08, 2023 Friday, September 22, 2023
Friday, October 13, 2023 Friday, October 27, 2023
Friday, November 3, 2023 Friday, November 17, 2023
Wednesday, November 24, 2023 Friday, December 08, 2023
Friday, January 12, 2024 Friday, January 26, 2024
Friday, February 09, 2024 Friday, February 23, 2024
Friday, March 08, 2024 Friday, March 22, 2024
Friday, April 12, 2024 Friday, April 26, 2024
Thursday, May 10, 2024 Friday, May 24, 2024
Friday, June 14, 2024 Friday, June 28, 2024
Friday, July 12, 2024 Friday, July 26, 2024
Friday, August 09, 2024 Friday, August 23, 2024

*Dates are subject to change without notice if circumstances require rescheduling.

Expedited Review

Protocols falling under an expedited category and involving no more than minimal risk, as well as minor changes in approved full board protocols, may be reviewed under an expedited process. The Chair of IRB 2 either reviews or delegates the review to one or more experienced IRB members, who review the protocol under applicable regulations and either approves or requires modifications to the protocol prior to approval. An expedited reviewer may not disapprove a protocol, but may forward to the fully convened committee for further determination if warranted. Expedited submissions are considered on a rolling basis, thus turnaround time for these submissions is expected to be quicker than for protocols undergoing full board review.  

Exempt Status

Protocols falling under an exempt category defined under the federal regulations require administrative review by the IRB office to ensure that basic ethical principles, such as confidentiality of data and obtaining informed consent where applicable, are addressed. Applications for exempt protocols are reviewed by IRB staff on a rolling basis, thus turnaround time for these submissions is expected to be quicker than for protocols undergoing full board review.