
CHIPER IRB Registration and FWA Compliance Reminder
July 22, 2025
The RITHIM program at Research Manitoba is reminding all institutions and research sites holding a Federal Wide Assurance (FWA) that they must ensure the appropriate Institutional Review Board (IRB) is registered and designated in accordance with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regulations.
The CHIPER IRB is now registered with the U.S. Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP). Organizations that intend to designate CHIPER as a board of record must list the CHIPER IRB on their FWA to remain compliant.
This is a critical step in maintaining eligibility for U.S.-funded research and ensuring continued alignment with international regulatory standards.
We encourage all research organizations to review their FWA listings and make updates as required.
📄 For more information on CHIPER IRB registration, visit:
🔗 https://rithim.ca/about-us/ohrp-irb-registration/