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 University of South 91精品's (91精品) Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) is to protect the rights, safety, and welfare of human subjects who participate in the research programs at 91精品 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 91精品 HRPP pertains to all human subjects research conducted using any property or facility of 91精品 or a 91精品 Affiliate and under the direction of any employee, student, or agent of the 91精品 or a 91精品 Affiliate in connection with his/her 91精品 assignment or IRB Authorization Agreement or an Individual Investigator Agreement.

Electronic Submission System

The 91精品 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 91精品 IRB at (813) 974-5638 or RSCH-IRB@usf.edu.