Research Protections
Attention all BC researchers: We have moved from CyberIRB to InfoEd for protocol submission. Please see the InfoEd tab on this website for more information, including user guides and quick guides on specific protocol actions.
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The Boston College Institutional Review Board's (IRB) mission is to protect the rights and welfare of people who take part in research at Boston College. Federal regulations and University Policy require prospective review and approval of all human subject research conducted by faculty, staff, or students. As with Boston College's Jesuit tradition of excellence, service and beneficence, the goal of the IRB is to ensure the safe and ethical treatment of research participants.
The Institutional Review Board
The IRB is composed of 12 faculty members, one administrator, and two community representatives. The committee meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Academic Year IRB Meetings for 2025:
- January 15, 2025
- February 19, 2025
- March 19, 2025
- April 16, 2025
- May 21, 2025
- June 18, 2025
- July 16, 2025
- August 20, 2025
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EthicsPoint Hotline
The University ethics reporting hotline provides an anonymous channel for employees to facilitate reporting of possible illegal, unethical, or improper conduct when normal channels of communication are not available or are impractical under the circumstances. You can submit an anonymous report through the EthicsPoint Hotline at bc.ethicspoint.com