IRB staff are holding virtual office hours open to the UCR research community. IRB Office Hours provide researchers with the opportunity to discuss questions about the IRB process and have introductory conversations about upcoming projects.

Please note, IRB Office Hours are not 1-on-1 meetings. IRB Office Hours are intended to have a forum-like atmosphere where researchers can ask questions on a first come first served basis.

Office hours will not be held on UCR holidays and may be canceled due to unexpected absences.
 

IRB Office Hour Schedule

General Office Hours

3rd Thursday of every month
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Link: https://ucr.zoom.us/j/97508173574
 

Special Topic Office Hours

1st Thursday of Every Month, Starting in September: 10:00 – 11:00 AM

The UCR IRB staff will be hosting a series of office hours focused on various IRB topics, including recruitment, informed consent, risk/benefit analysis, and more starting September 2025. 

A preview session of this series will be conducted on May 1st, 2025. If you are interested in attending this early preview session, please register below.

MAY - Remote Informed Consent Procedures: May 1, 2025, 10:00-11:00 AM

This session will cover:

• Best practices for obtaining informed consent remotely
• When and how to request a waiver of signed consent
• Approved methods including electronic, verbal, and implied consent
• Important considerations for IRB review and compliance

Register for Special Topic Office Hours here

Please note, future sessions will be available starting September 2025. 

You can use this anonymous form to suggest topics for upcoming sessions.
 

Consultations

The IRB staff are also available to meet 1-on-1 with researchers to provide dedicated time to discuss research questions. To request a consult, please contact irb@ucr.edu.