Human Research Protections (IRB)
Human Research Protections (IRB)

protecting rights, safety & welfare of human subjects

Federalwide Assurance Number (FWA00001669, Exp. 5/2/2027)
The mission of the Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV's (Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV) Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) is to protect the rights, safety, and welfare of human subjects who participate in the research programs at Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV 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 Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV HRPP pertains to all human subjects research conducted using any property or facility of Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV or a Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV Affiliate and under the direction of any employee, student, or agent of the Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV or a Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV Affiliate in connection with his/her Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV assignment or IRB Authorization Agreement or an Individual Investigator Agreement.
Electronic Submission System
The Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV 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:
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- 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 Âé¶¹ÃÛÌÒAV IRB at (813) 974-5638 or RSCH-IRB@usf.edu.