Updates have been applied to the OHRP's Federalwide Assurance (FWA) application! Details about the revisions to the FWA form, OMB No. 0990-0278, can be found online. Please contact IRBorFWA@hhs.gov if you have questions or need assistance.
This system allows an institution to submit an application for a new Federalwide Assurance (FWA), or update or renew an existing FWA. Applications must be submitted electronically unless an institution lacks the ability to do so electronically.
See our online FAQs for information about FWA requirements at https://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/regulations-and-policy/guidance/faq/assurance-process/index.html .
We recommend using the instructions for filing an FWA at https://www.hhs.gov/ohrp/register-irbs-and-obtain-fwas/forms/fwa-instructions/index.html.