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The University of Oklahoma has been fully accredited by AAHRPP since 2007.

AAHRPP Accreditation demonstrates the University's commitment to the most comprehensive protections for human research participants as well as the highest quality and ethically sound research. 

 

About the HSC IRBs

Frequently Requested Information

IRB Federalwide Assurance (FWA), Registration, and Compliance

OUHSC IRBs comply with all U.S. regulatory requirements related to the protection of human participants outlined in 45 CFR 46, 21 CFR 50, and 21 CFR 56.  

OUHSC maintains an active Federalwide Assurance (FWA) with the Office for Human Research Protection (OHRP). All IRBs are registered with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).

Federalwide Assurance (FWA)
FWA00007961 Expires 02/04/2027
IRB Registrations
IRB #1 IRB00000587 Expires 04/24/2027
IRB #2 IRB00000588 Expires 04/24/2027
IRB #3 IRB00000729 Expires 04/24/2027
IRB #4 IRB00000741 Expires 04/24/2027
IRB #5 IRB00005046 Expires 04/24/2027

IRB COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

The IRB Compliance Statement can be used as documentation of institutional compliance standards in place for OUHSC IRBs. 

Scope of Authority

OUHSC IRB is the IRB of record for all OUHSC faculty, staff, residents, fellows, and students who conduct research with human subjects, regardless of the funding source or location of the research. OUHSC serves as the IRB of record for:

  • OUHSC - OKC campus
  • OUHSC - Schusterman Campus, Tulsa
  • OU Health
  • VA Health Care System - OKC
  • VA Health Care System - Eastern Oklahoma (Muskogee)
  • Dean McGee Eye Institute 
  • OU Norman Campus (for biomedical, clinical, and/or FDA-regulated research)

Meeting Schedule

OUHSC IRB has oversight of five convened IRBs, four of which meet monthly on their designated Monday. The schedule is linked below and provides all meeting dates for the year as well as the submission deadline for each meeting. 

2024 IRB Meeting Schedule

2025 IRB Meeting Schedule

 

The IRB Executive Committee meets on the first Monday of each month unless the University is closed due to holidays or weather. 

2024 Executive Committee Meeting Schedule

2025 Executive Committee Meeting Schedule

Board Rosters

Current rosters for all IRBs are provided below. Previous rosters are available HERE.

IRB Review Fees

The HRPP shall charge a one-time, non-refundable IRB review fee to all industry-sponsored human research projects. The IRB review fee does not apply to federally-funded research, investigator-initiated research, or research supported by grants from non-profit foundations or organizations. 

IRB review fees are charged regardless of the outcome of IRB review, contract status, or enrollment status. The PI / PI's department is responsible for payment of IRB review fees upon completion of IRB review. 
 

Submission Type Fee Type Fee Amount
Initial Submission (New Studies) IRB review fee $2,500
Continuing Review IRB review fee $750
Relying on a Non-OU IRB HRPP administrative fee $2,000