IRB Workshops Offered Through the NC State University Libraries

Fall 2026 synchronous and asynchronous workshop listings will open for registration on REPORTER in August 2026.

All synchronous IRB workshops are exclusively online for the accessibility, convenience, and safety of all involved. Cameras are required to be on and active participation is expected throughout the duration of the synchronous workshop. Recording of any sort (including use of AI tools) of any IRB workshop is strictly forbidden. Attempting to do so will result in immediate removal from the workshop.

Please only register for workshop times/dates when you can be fully present to participate the entire time. We strive to make all IRB workshops accessible. If there are accommodations that would improve your experience at one of the workshops you’ve registered for, please get in touch with the IRB office and the Disability Resource Office at NC State University at least 10 business days in advance so that we can work together to meet your access needs.

• Introductory level workshops are perfect for those who are completely new to IRB processes in general or at NC State. These workshops are also for people who might’ve submitted an IRB application before (at NC State or elsewhere) but find the process daunting. These workshops are designed to turn your uncertainty into comfort with general IRB concepts and how those are operationalized at NC State.
  • IRB Basics Part 1: IRB History and Operations
    • Monday, August 24th, 2026: 1pm to 4pm
    • Tuesday, September 8th, 2026: 5pm to 8pm
    • Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026: 9am to Noon
    • Friday, October 9th, 2026: 1pm to 4pm
    • Thursday, October 22nd, 2026: 10am to 1pm
    • Wednesday, November 4th, 2026: 4pm to 7pm
    • Monday, November 23rd, 2026: 11am to 2pm
    • Tuesday, December 1st, 2026: 9am to Noon
  • IRB Basics Part 2: Risks, Benefits, and Data Management in Research
    • This training is asynchronous. Registration and training materials are posted to the REPORTER platform. Participants must register for the workshop to download and view the training materials and learner assessment.
    • Completed learner assessments must be sent to [email protected] for evaluation and workshop credit.
  • IRB Basics Part 3A: Exempt IRB Applications
    • Wednesday, August 26th, 2026: 1pm to 4pm
    • Thursday, September 10th, 2026: 5pm to 8pm
    • Friday, October 16th, 2026: 9am to Noon
    • Monday, October 26th, 2026: 11am to 2pm
    • Wednesday, November 11th, 2026: 2pm to 5pm
    • Tuesday, December 1st, 2026: 2pm to 5pm
  • IRB Basics Part 3B: Non-Exempt IRB Applications
    • Tuesday, September 22nd, 2026: Noon to 3pm
    • Wednesday, October 28th, 2026: 4pm to 7pm
    • Tuesday, November 24th, 2026: 9am to Noon

• Advanced topical workshops skip the basics and move into advanced applications. They are fast-paced and assume a working knowledge of introductory IRB concepts that are covered in our IRB Basics workshop series. If you are already comfortable with IRB processes but want to dive deeper into advanced applications, the topical workshops are a good fit for you. Note: Students are not able to register for the advanced topical workshops without completing prerequisite training or by instructor permission.
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the IRB: Biomedical Research
    • Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026: 2pm to 5pm
    • Tuesday, October 15th, 2026: 10am to 1pm
    • Monday, November 23rd, 2026: 3pm to 6pm
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the IRB: Behavioral Research & Health
    • Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026: 2pm to 5pm
    • Thursday, November 5th, 2026: 10am to 1pm
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the IRB: Educational Research
    • Friday, September 18th, 2026: 9am to Noon
    • Wednesday, October 14th, 2026: 2pm to 5pm
    • Monday, November 30th, 2026: 11am to 2pm
  • Cooperative Research and the IRB
    • This training is asynchronous. Registration and training materials are posted to the REPORTER platform. Participants must register for the workshop to download and view the training materials.
    • To receive credit for this training after completion, email [email protected].
  • Department of Defense (DoD) Affiliated Research Projects
    • This training is asynchronous. Registration and training materials are posted to the REPORTER platform. Participants must register for the workshop to download and view the training materials.
    • To receive credit for this training after completion, email [email protected].
  • Educational Assessment, Evaluation, Quality Assurance, Quality Improvement, and the IRB
    • Friday, September 4th, 2026: 10am to Noon
    • Thursday, October 8th, 2026: Noon to 2pm
    • Wednesday, December 2nd, 2026: 9am to 11am
  • Medical Devices and the IRB
    • Monday, August 31st, 2026: 2:30pm to 4:30pm
    • Tuesday, October 6th, 2026: 10am to Noon
    • Thursday, November 12th, 2026: 1pm to 3pm
  • Mobile Technology and the IRB
    • Wednesday, September 9th, 2026: 9am to 11am
    • Tuesday, October 13th, 2026: 2pm to 4pm
  • Qualitative Research and the IRB
    • Thursday, September 3rd, 2026: 10am to Noon
    • Tuesday, October 6th, 2026: 4pm to 6pm
    • Friday, November 20th, 2026: 1pm to 3pm
  • Secondary Data and the IRB
    • Friday, August 28th, 2026: 9am to 11am
    • Wednesday, October 7th, 2026: 2pm to 4pm
    • Thursday, November 19th, 2026: Noon to 2pm
  • Survey Research and the IRB
    • Tuesday, September 1st, 2026: 10am to Noon
    • Monday, October 12th, 2026: 2pm to 4pm
    • Wednesday, November 11th, 2026: 9am to 11am

You can register on REPORTER for the workshop(s) you wish to take or to “watch” one or more of the IRB workshops listed above that you are interested in taking and are waiting for registration to open or for a date/time in a future semester that works better for your schedule. Watching an IRB workshop means that you will be notified via email by REPORTER when a new workshop session is scheduled and open for enrollment. It does not mean that you will be automatically registered for the workshop.

Drop-In IRB Office Hours

Have questions about an IRB application you’re working on submitting? Wondering if you need to apply to the IRB? Do you want to do collaborative research with someone who isn’t at NC State and don’t know how IRB approval would work?

During the Fall and Spring semesters, the NC State IRB offers drop-in office hours where you can meet with IRB staff individually, discuss any questions you have, and receive targeted guidance.

Upcoming dates, times, and passcodes or campus location are posted to the IRB office hours information sheet linked below. Each virtual office hours meeting has its own meeting passcode which you need to enter to access the office hours. You will need your Unity ID and password to view the IRB office hours information sheet.