The Human Research Protection Program (HRPP)

The Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) is the IRB office for the entire University and provides support for all Penn State researchers, including those at the College of Medicine and Penn State Health.  

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HRPP News and Announcements   

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CATS IRB was upgraded successfully on June 26, 2023. Users will notice changes to the interface along with other enhancements; learn more: 

Next HRPP Quarterly Webinar: October 25, 12-1PM. Register now.  

Need to speak with an IRB Analyst?  Schedule through Bookings.

Study teams are strongly encouraged to follow Best Practices for Conducting In-person Human Subjects Research.

RNI Updates:  The HRPP enacted changes to the RNI process last July. Learn more.

Single IRB Fees: the HRPP is now charging fees to serve as the reviewing IRB for multi-center and cooperative projects that designate Penn State as the reviewing IRB. Learn more.

Getting Started

Click here to complete the IRB feedback survey at /irb/feedback

 

Penn State faculty, staff, students, or affiliates who will conduct human subject research must complete the CITI online training course(s). Depending on the project and the study procedures, additional training courses may be required. For more information, see CITI certification

Upcoming Events

Wednesday
Sep 27
9:00 AM

The CATS IRB Submission training gives an overview of how to navigate CATS IRB and the steps to complete an IRB submission. This... more

via Zoom
Tuesday
Oct 03
9:00 AM

The CATS IRB Submission training gives an overview of how to navigate CATS IRB and the steps to complete an IRB submission. This... more

via Zoom
Tuesday
Oct 17
1:00 PM

The Informed Consent Training is a Research Coordinator Series Workshop that we are now pleased to offer to the entire Penn State research... more

via Zoom
Wednesday
Oct 18
11:30 AM

Description: This is a Research Coordinator Series Workshop that we are now pleased to offer to the entire Penn State human subjects... more

Thursday
Oct 19
10:00 AM

The IRB Protocol Training provides step-by-step guidance on how to develop a protocol for submission to the IRB. This training focuses on... more

via Zoom
Wednesday
Oct 25
12:00 PM

  The Human Research Protection Program hosts quarterly webinars for the Penn State University research community across all... more

via Zoom