Foundation IRB (F-IRB)

Foundation IRB (F-IRB) is an organization that reviews and approves research studies involving human participants to ensure they are ethical and protect participants’ rights and well-being. Similar to a safety check, it evaluates research plans before the study begins, making sure risks are minimized and that participants give informed consent. F-IRB streamlines the approval process for multiple studies by providing a foundational review, allowing researchers to fast-track individual projects while maintaining oversight. This system supports efficient, ethical research, particularly in environments where many studies are conducted, such as universities or medical institutions.