Enticing image of a room within the grants and sponsored programs at Central Washington University.

Human Subjects Review Council

IRBManager

IRBManager is an electronic research portal for HSRC application submission and management. The system provides automation to the application and review process with conditioned questions, training verification, electronic signatures and routing.

Click here to access IRBManager through Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge using your CWU credentials. 

  • DO NOT use Internet Explorer as it is an outdated browser that is not supported.

Questions? Refer to the IRBManager User Guide or reach out to the Research Compliance Administrator.

  • Getting Started

    The HSRC application must be completed in IRBManager for all human subjects research. You will be asked to select the level of review on the last question of the first page of the application. You may choose from one of following response categories:

    • Determination of Human Subjects Research or HSRC oversight (includes archival data)
    • Course Projects Exemption (for faculty use only)
    • Request for Exemption
    • HSRC application (non-exempt research)
    • Register/Request IRB Authorization Agreement (not common for most investigators)

    All study personnel including faculty sponsors must log into IRBManager using their CWU credentials to establish an account in the system and BEFORE being added to an application. For non-CWU personnel, contact the research compliance administrator to gain access to IRBManager

    CITI training will need to be completed for all study personnel and faculty sponsors (if applicable). CWU users may log into CITI training program with their CWU credentials to access the training. Non-CWU personnel should contact the research compliance administrator for instructions.

  • Submitting Modifications, Continuing Review and Study Termination

    To submit modification requests, requests for continuing review, or termination reports, you must open the initial submission (original study).

    Once you are in the study, you can select from a list of forms available and a description of each form. For more detailed information, see the IRBManager User Guide.

  • Signatures and Routing

    IRBManager automatically routes completed forms to the next step in the review process based on information provided. For example, faculty sponsors for student-led projects will automatically receive the completed application for review and electronic signature after the student has finished and submitted the form.

    Signing the form involves entering username and password. Emails will notify supervising investigators or department chairs when an IRB application needs review or signature.

  • Email Notifications

    Investigators will receive emails with updates and instructions during the review process. If an instruction email is received, you must log into IRBManager, access the relevant study, complete the action, and re-submit the form.

    The emails will contain a link that will create direct access to the project to simplify the process. If the instructions are not followed, then the HSRC will not be able to complete the review/approve the project.

CWU News

A window banner at Grandview School District

$4 million federal grant aimed at helping with school psychologist shortage

February 25, 2026 by

Photo of Kendall Smart working with a student at the Disability Services office

CWU Disability Services aims to provide equitable access to education

February 23, 2026 by

More News