IRB Committee 2
IRB Committee 2 is responsible for the full review of human subjects research protocols for:
- Health Systems & Populations Health Sciences Department from the College of Medicine
- Behavioral and Social Sciences Department from the College of Medicine
- 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.
2026-2027 Full Committee Meeting Schedule & Submission Deadlines
| Submission Deadline | Meeting Date |
| August 14, 2026 | August 28, 2026 |
| September, 4, 2026 | September, 25, 2026 |
| October 2, 2026 | October 23, 2026 |
| October 30, 2026 | November 20, 2026 |
| November 25, 2026 | December 18, 2026 |
| December 23, 2026 | January 22, 2207 |
| February 5, 2027 | February 26, 2027 |
| March 5, 2027 | March 26, 2027 |
| April 2, 2027 | April 23, 2027 |
| May 7, 2027 | May 28, 2027 |
| June 4, 2027 | June 25, 2027 |
| July 2, 2027 | July 23, 2027 |
| August 6, 2027 | August 27, 2027 |
*Dates are subject to change without notice if circumstances require rescheduling.