IRB Committee 2

IRB Committee 2 is responsible for the full review of human subjects research protocols for:

  • Health Systems & Populations Health Sciences Department from the College of Medicine
  • Behavorial and Social Sciences Department from the College of Medicine
  • C.T. Bauer School of Business
  • McGovern College of the Arts
  • College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS), with the exception of HHP 
  • Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture & Design
  • Graduate College of Social Work
  • Hilton College of Hotel & Restaurant Management
  • UH Law Center

IRB 2 also reviews submissions not affiliated with a specific college (e.g., Division of Research Centers and Institutes, Health and Wellness, Library)

IRB2 does not review FDA-regulated research.

Full Committee

Submission Deadlines IRB 2 Meeting Dates
Friday, July 11, 2025 Friday, July 25, 2025
Friday, August 08, 2025 Friday, August 22, 2025
Friday, September 12, 2025 Friday, September 26, 2025
Friday, October 10, 2025 Friday, October 25, 2025
Friday, November 07, 2025 Friday, November 21, 2025
Friday, November 21, 2025 Friday, December 12, 2025
Friday, January 09, 2026 Friday, January 23, 2025
Friday, February 13, 2026 Friday, February 27, 2026
Friday, March 13, 2026 Friday, March 27, 2026
Friday, April 10, 2026 Friday, April 24, 2026
Friday, May 08, 2026 Friday, May 22, 2026
Friday, June 12, 2026 Friday, June 26, 2026
Friday, July 10, 2026 Friday, July 24, 2026
Friday, August 14, 2026 Friday, August 28, 2026

*Dates are subject to change without notice if circumstances require rescheduling.