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Human Research Protections (IRB)

protecting rights, safety & welfare of human subjects 

The mission of the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ's (USF) Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) is to protect the rights, safety, and welfare of human subjects who participate in the research programs at ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵand 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 ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵHRPP pertains to all human subjects research conducted using any property or facility of ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵor a ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵAffiliate and under the direction of any employee, student, or agent of the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵor a ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵAffiliate in connection with his/her ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵassignment or IRB Authorization Agreement or an Individual Investigator Agreement.

Electronic Submission System

The ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵIRB'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

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  • 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 ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵIRB at (813) 974-5638 or RSCH-IRB@usf.edu.