IRB Committee 3

IRB Committee 3 reviews all student-led human subjects research when FDA regulations do not apply. Student-led protocols require a faculty sponsor; the faculty sponsor must ensure that IRB review/approval is obtained prior to research initiation. Specific IRB office hours, assistance, and training are available for students and/or their faculty sponsors.

IRB 3 does not review FDA-regulated research. 

The IRB office has established office hours especially for students:

  • Meet virtually or in person to ask questions about the IRB submission and review process
  • Want to discuss human subjects' issues related to your specific project? Meet virtually on Tuesdays or in person on Thursdays!
  • Receive guidance and answers to your specific questions in the drafting of your protocol before submitting it to the IRB
  • Share your screen virtually or bring your laptop, and we’ll walk you through ICON
  • Open office hours for students are from 9 am – 11:30 am virtually on Tuesdays ​via Zoom (see meeting information below) and Thursdays in person in room E. Cullen 403:
For Zoom meeting link click here
Meeting ID: 872 7066 5728
Passcode: 950103  
 
If you are unable to join office hours via the link above, please call the CPHS mainline at 713-743-9204 and someone will assist you. 

Attention Faculty Sponsors!

  • Unsure of how to best review student IRB protocols prior to applying your approval signature?

Make an appointment to work with a compliance specialist to walk through the application and discuss what the IRB looks for in an application. Faculty Sponsor Manual is also available to assist you in providing IRB-related guidance to your students.

  • Will a student be engaged in your IRB-approved human subjects research for their thesis/dissertation? In many cases, if aims and instruments align, this student may be added to your approved protocol and does not have to have a protocol of their own. Contact the IRB office for additional information or to determine on a case-by-case basis. 

Full Committee

Submission Deadlines IRB 3 Meeting Dates
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 Wednesday, Agust 06, 2025
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Wednesday, October 12, 2025 Wednesday, November 05, 2025
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 Wednesday, December 03, 2025
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Wednesday, February 04, 2026
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 Wednesday, March 04, 2026
Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Wednesday, April 01, 2026
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 Wednesday, May 06, 2026
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Wednesday, June 03, 2026
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 Wednesday, July 01, 2026
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 Wednesday, August 05, 2026

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