Title Research Meta Meta description Learn about our research initiatives Content Page introduction The Birmingham VA Health Care System research program is affiliated with the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Generate a table of contents from major headings Include table of contents Main content Research News and Announcements Stay up to date on the latest news, announcements, and webinars in the field of research. Contact Us Meet the Research Administration Team! Investigators and Studies Meet the Research Investigators! Human Research Protections Program The Birmingham VA Health Care System has its own internal Institutional Review Board (IRB) and provides opportunities for collaborative research. For Researchers The Birmingham VA Health Care Services Research and Development Office supports four regulatory Institutional Review Boards (IRBs). VA Grant Submission Guidance and Templates Commonly used RFAs for the VA.