Human Research

Vanderbilt’s dedicated institutional review board for social, behavioral and educational research soft-launched a year ago. The VU SBER IRB, now fully operational, strengthens Vanderbilt’s support for human-participant research while incorporating feedback from the research community.  Read More

Vanderbilt’s Human Research Protection Program will launch the third and final phase of its institutional review board transition on Jan. 1, 2026, inviting eligible studies to move from Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s IRB to Vanderbilt’s new social, behavioral and educational research IRB. Read More

Vanderbilt’s Social, Behavioral and Educational Research Institutional Review Board will enter phase two of its launch on July 1, expanding the scope of studies it reviews and continuing the university’s transition away from the VUMC IRB for social, behavioral and education studies involving human participants. Read More

The Vanderbilt University Social, Behavioral and Educational Research Institutional Review Board will begin its phased launch on March 3, transitioning oversight of SBER studies involving human participants from the Vanderbilt University Medical Center IRB. Researchers can access new resources, training and tools to streamline the submission process and ensure compliance during this transition. Read More

Vanderbilt University is progressing toward the launch of its new Social, Behavioral and Educational Research IRB in 2025, thanks to collaborative input from stakeholders across the research community. This phased transition will streamline review processes for social and behavioral studies, ensuring tailored support. Read More