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