Exploring the Common Rule Workshop: A Guide for Beginners 2026

Workshop Dates:

• Session 1: January 29, 2026, 1:00-3:00 PM EST
• Session 2: February 5, 2026, 1:00-3:00 PM EST 
• Session 3: February 12, 2026 1:00-3:00 PM EST

Description

New to IRB administration? Does the Common Rule seem daunting? If so, this workshop is for you! Offered in three 2-hour sessions, this workshop will provide you with a road map to navigate key sections of the Common Rule and set you on the path to a successful career in IRB administration.

Session 1: Getting There: Discovering the Common Rule

• What is the Common Rule, where can you find it, and how do you read it?

Session 2: The Main Attraction: Regulations Related to the Review Process

• Understand key sections of the Common Rule that relate to IRB review activities.

Session 3: Notable Landmarks: Other Requirements You Need to Know

• Responsibilities beyond the IRB review process that the Common Rule outlines and that IRB administrators might assume

Learning Objectives

• Where and how to find the essential documents and resources you need to implement the Common Rule  
• How to interpret key sections of the Common Rule including IRB functions and operations and IRB review of research 
• How to identify responsibilities outside of the IRB review of research often assigned to IRB administrators

Fees: 

Members: $330
Non-members: $595