Human Subjects/IRB

Welcome to the UMass Human Research Protection Office (HRPO). The HRPO is the administrative hub for the University’s Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) and Institutional Review Board (IRB). The office provides professional and administrative support to the IRB as well as the larger UMass Amherst community (including faculty, students, and staff) who engage in human subject research. 

 

Working in partnership with the UMass research community, the HRPO and the IRB are responsible for protecting the rights and welfare of research participants. Guided by the principles set forth in the Belmont Report: Ethical Principles and Guidelines for the Human Subjects of Research, the HRPO strives to ensure that research conducted under the auspices of UMass Amherst complies with all federal, state, and local regulations. 

Human Subjects Staff Directory Human Subjects Staff Directory
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Institutional Review Board (IRB) & Membership
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Institutional Review Board (IRB) & Membership

Human Subjects/IRB Training
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Human Subjects/IRB Training

Policies, Procedures, Forms & Templates
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Policies, Procedures, Forms & Templates

Research Collaborations & IRB Reliance Agreements
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Research Collaborations & IRB Reliance Agreements

Human Subjects FAQ
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Human Subjects FAQ

The Case for Human Subjects in Research & Teaching
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The Case for Human Subjects in Research & Teaching

Have a concern related to research and scholarly activities? Use our anonymous reporting line:

Anonymous Reporting Line Details