Human Research Protections (IRB)

Human Research Protections (IRB)

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protecting rights, safety & welfare of human subjects 

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Federalwide Assurance Number (FWA00001669, Exp. 5/2/2027)

The mission of the Ôƶ¥¶Ä³¡app's (Ôƶ¥¶Ä³¡app) Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) is to protect the rights, safety, and welfare of human subjects who participate in the research programs at Ôƶ¥¶Ä³¡app and its affiliated institutions. The HRPP promotes the highest quality research and is accredited by the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs, Inc. The Ôƶ¥¶Ä³¡app HRPP pertains to all human subjects research conducted using any property or facility of Ôƶ¥¶Ä³¡app or a Ôƶ¥¶Ä³¡app Affiliate and under the direction of any employee, student, or agent of the Ôƶ¥¶Ä³¡app or a Ôƶ¥¶Ä³¡app Affiliate in connection with his/her Ôƶ¥¶Ä³¡app assignment or IRB Authorization Agreement or an Individual Investigator Agreement.

Electronic Submission System

The Ôƶ¥¶Ä³¡app IRB's electronic submission system, , is the system of record for all IRB submissions. Please visit the for information about IRB policies, procedures, templates, and other IRB materials. If you have additional questions, please contact the IRB at (813) 974-5638 or email RSCH-IRB@usf.edu.  Here you will find:

    • General Regulatory Links
    • Guidance Documents
    • IRB Education Program and Spotlight Presentation Form
    • IRB Newsletters
    • Revised Common Rule
    • Single IRB Review

    • Checklists
    • Forms
    • General Information
    • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
    • Templates
    • Worksheets

IRB Meeting Schedule

The IRB Meetings follow (with the exception of holiday conflicts). Meetings are held via Microsoft Teams. For additional information, please contact the Ôƶ¥¶Ä³¡app IRB at (813) 974-5638 or RSCH-IRB@usf.edu.