IRB staff are available to answer questions by phone, email, or virtual consultation.

  • Urgent subject safety issues:
    Email IRBdirector@hsirb.wisc.edu
  • General IRB questions:
    • Email asktheirb@hsirb.wisc.edu

      To help us answer your question faster, when emailing AsktheIRB, please provide a clear, concise description of your question(s). Including the study ID (if available), status of the study (e.g., not yet submitted; submitted but not approved; approved; closed; other), PI name, study aims, and a description of procedures.
    • Call 608-263-2362 to speak with the staff reviewer on call. At the moment, the point of contact service is available by voicemail only.
    • Visit our virtual office hours hosted the first Thursday of every month, 12-1pm. Link to join.
  • Assistance with accessibility and usability while using the IRB website or HRPP Toolkit:
    Contact mesquibel@wisc.edu, HRPP/IRB Digital Accessibility Liaison.
  • Questions about CITI Training:
  • Questions about a submission under review:
    Contact the staff reviewer assigned to your submission
  • Questions about the fee schedule or invoices received for a study:
    Email IRBdirector@hsirb.wisc.edu or visit this page for additional information
  • Help with single IRB review and reliance questions:
    Email irbreliance@wisc.edu
  • Assistance with ARROW or technical questions:
    Email askarrow@hsirb.wisc.edu
  • Consultations:
  • Presentations:
    The IRB office is available to provide the research community with presentations and training sessions on a variety of topics: Request a presentation
  • Subscribe to the HRPP Newsletter:
    Email HRPP@research.wisc.edu if you would like to receive HRPP Newsletter notifications.

Office Mailing Address & Phone Numbers

800 University Bay Drive, Suite 105
Madison, WI 53705
Campus Mailcode: UBOB-9425

Main Line: (608) 263-2362
Fax: (608) 265-5811
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM