Contact Us
The George Washington University Office of Human Research (OHR) is available for your questions regarding projects involving human subjects. Please contact us via:
gwu [dot] edu (ohrirb[at]gwu[dot]edu)gwu [dot] edu (ohrirb[at]gwu[dot]edu).GW Office of Human Research
1922 F Street NW, 4th Floor, Washington, DC 20052
Appointments
OHR staff are available for consultations by WebEx/Zoom/telephone. In-person appointments and office hours have been suspended. Email ohrirbgwu [dot] edu (ohrirb[at]gwu[dot]edu) to schedule a meeting.
Online Office Hours
Tuesdays from 12:00-1:00 p.m.*
Meeting ID: 958 2711 5036
Passcode: OHR
Audio connection: +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
Wednesdays from 12:00-1:00 p.m.*
Meeting ID: 977 5106 8196
Passcode: OHR
Audio connection: +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
Thursdays from 12:00-1:00 p.m.*
Meeting ID: 983 3424 9879
Passcode: OHR
Audio connection: +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
*No office hours or appointments will be held on official university holidays.
Education, Outreach, & Training
Outreach
Classroom Outreach Requests
An OHR representative can visit your classroom and conduct an IRB process, human subjects research, or ethics workshop upon request. Please submit requests at least one month in advance, if able. This allows time to tailor the outreach to your specific needs. Please send requests to ohrirbgwu [dot] edu (ohrirb[at]gwu[dot]edu), with the subject line "Classroom Outreach Request." Include your name, date and time requested, department name, and type of request. Arrangements can be made to visit all campuses. Any sessions between 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 pm EST are hosted virtually.
Department Visits
OHR staff are available to visit your department or specific group to provide a presentation and/or assistance with IRB process, human subjects research, or ethics workshop. Please send requests to ohrirbgwu [dot] edu (ohrirb[at]gwu[dot]edu), subject line “Department Outreach Request." Include your name, date, time, department and type of request. We will work with you to create a presentation or facilitate a discussion that best meets the needs of your group.