Federalwide Assurances and IRB Registration

Penn operates under Federalwide Assurances (FWAs) in accordance Subpart A 46.103a which requires any institution engaged in non-exempt human subjects’ research, conducted or supported by HHS, to submit a written assurance of compliance to OHRP. Renewal is required every 5 years. Any updates made to the FWAs begins a new 5-year effective period.

All of the Penn IRBs listed under the FWAs are registered electronically in accordance with 45 CFR 46§501-505. Renewal of IRB Registration is required every 3 years. Any updates made to the IRB Registration begins a new 3-year registration period.

In certain circumstances, a funding agency or sponsor may request the FWA, institutional or IRB registration identifiers for Penn IRBs.

IORG Number

The Institution or Organization (IORG) number is a unique number assigned by OHRP to an institution or organization the first time an institution or organization registers an IRB. The IORG number for the University of Pennsylvania is IORG0000029.

IRB Registration Information

Each IRB registered under an FWA has a unique registration number which is listed below. IRBs 1-7 are fully compliant with the FDA registration requirements. To view the Penn IRB registrations, search the OHRP Database. Select the IRB Organizations (IORG) radio button for document type. Enter the IORG Number above.

Expires: 06/06/2025