2025-2026 Winter Closure

The IRB & SCRO offices will be closed during Stanford’s Winter Closure from Monday, December 22, 2025, through Friday, January 2, 2026, and will resume operations on Monday, January 5, 2026. View Submission Deadline information for IRB/SCRO review prior to the upcoming Winter Closure.

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Information for Non-Medical Researchers

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The Non-Medical Institutional Review Board (IRB) at Stanford ensures ethical research involving human subjects by protecting their rights and welfare.  The IRB reviews research conducted by faculty and students from the schools of Sustainability, Business, Education, Engineering, Humanities and Sciences, and Law. 

Research involving Medical School personnel or resources may require Medical IRB review. See our guidance on non-medical studies with medical components. Our professional team is dedicated to safeguarding the rights and well-being of all research participants.

Introduction Video

Learn more about the Stanford IRB in this video.

Initial Submission Checklist

Review the non-medical checklist to help ensure your application is complete before submission to IRB.

CITI Training

Have you completed your CITI training? Learn more.