Human Research Protection Office (HRPO)

Welcome to the University of Massachusetts Amherst Human Research Protection Office (HRPO). UMass Amherst assumes responsibility for the protection of the rights and welfare of human subjects in accordance with federal regulations and the campus Federal Wide Assurance issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

If you would like to take part in a research study at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, please contact our offices.

You may also reference the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) booklet "Becoming a Research Volunteer: It's Your Decision."

University of Massachusetts researchers will find information on steps toward human subjects approval in the links provided to the right.

Human Research Protection Office (HRPO)
108 Research Administration Building
70 Butterfield Terrace
University Of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA 01003-9242

Phone: (413) 545-3428
FAX: (413) 577-1728
Email: humansubjects@ora.umass.edu

For UMASS Researchers:

• Applying to the IRB

• FAQ's

• IRB Guidelines

• IRB Reporting

• IRB Submission Deadlines/Meeting Dates

• Policies

• Protecting and Recruiting Subjects

• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS)

• Training & Education




Research Home Compliance Home Animal Use Biological Safety Feedback Forms Human Subjects Research Policies Responsible Conduct Staff	Human Research Protection Office (HRPO) Welcome to the University of Massachusetts Amherst Human Research Protection Office (HRPO). UMass Amherst assumes responsibility for the protection of the rights and welfare of human subjects in accordance with federal regulations and the campus Federal Wide Assurance issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. If you would like to take part in a research study at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, please contact our offices. You may also reference the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) booklet "Becoming a Research Volunteer: It's Your Decision." University of Massachusetts researchers will find information on steps toward human subjects approval in the links provided to the right. Human Research Protection Office (HRPO) 108 Research Administration Building 70 Butterfield Terrace University Of Massachusetts Amherst, MA 01003-9242 Phone: (413) 545-3428 FAX: (413) 577-1728 Email: humansubjects@ora.umass.edu	For UMASS Researchers: • Applying to the IRB • FAQ's • IRB Guidelines • IRB Reporting • IRB Submission Deadlines/Meeting Dates • Policies • Protecting and Recruiting Subjects • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) • Training & Education


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