Human Research Protections (IRB)

Human Research Protections (IRB)

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protecting rights, safety & welfare of human subjects 

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Federalwide Assurance Number (FWA00001669, Exp. 5/2/2027)

The mission of the University of South Florida's (USF) Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) is to protect the rights, safety, and welfare of human subjects who participate in the research programs at USF 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 USF HRPP pertains to all human subjects research conducted using any property or facility of USF or a USF Affiliate and under the direction of any employee, student, or agent of the USF or a USF Affiliate in connection with his/her USF assignment or IRB Authorization Agreement or an Individual Investigator Agreement.

Electronic Submission System

The USF IRB's electronic submission system, BullsIRB, is the system of record for all IRB submissions. Please visit the BullsIRB homepage 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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  • IRB Regulation and Guidance
    • General Regulatory Links
    • Guidance Documents
    • IRB Education Program and Spotlight Presentation Form
    • IRB Newsletters
    • Revised Common Rule
    • Single IRB Review

IRB Meeting Schedule

The IRB Meetings follow this schedule (with the exception of holiday conflicts). Meetings are held via Microsoft Teams. For additional information, please contact the USF IRB at (813) 974-5638 or RSCH-IRB@usf.edu. 

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