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.
IRB Office Hour Schedule
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.
General Office Hours
3rd Thursday of every month 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Link: https://ucr.zoom.us/j/97508173574
*June 2025 Office Hours will be held on June 5th.
*No July 2025 Office Hours.
Special Topic Office Hours
1st Thursday of Every Month, Starting in October: 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 October 2025.
You can use this anonymous form to suggest topics for upcoming sessions.
Previous Special Topics Office Hours
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Remote Informed Consent Procedures
- Remote Informed Consent Procedures Slides
- Session Covers the following:
- 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
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.