Welcome to the University of Florida’s Human Research Protection Program (HRPP)! UF is committed to protecting the rights, welfare, and privacy of individuals who participate in research activities conducted by the university and/or under its auspices. In order to fulfill this commitment, the University has established the Human Research Protection Program, as a university-wide program under the leadership of Dr. David Norton, Institutional Official and Vice President for UF Research. Our various policies, guidances, and guidelines ensure that we act responsibly, ethically, and in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
As a demonstration of holding ourselves to the highest ethical standards in the protection of human research participants, on March 21, 2018, UF received full accreditation of its Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) through the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs, Inc. (AAHRPP). The university joins over 250 institutions worldwide demonstrating that we have extensive safeguards in every level of our research operation, adhere to high standards for research, and can be trusted to not only protect research participants but also produce accurate, reliable results.
As the “gold seal,” AAHRPP accreditation offers assurance to research participants, researchers, sponsors, government regulators, and the general public that an HRPP is focused first and foremost on excellence.
UF’s HRPP is not a specific office, rather it consists of multiple components and is lead by the Office of Research. The primary components of the HRPP are:
- Institutional Leadership
- Institutional Review Boards
- Research Integrity, Security, & Compliance
- Division of Sponsored Programs
- Investigators & Research Staff
- Various Other Institutional Committees, Units and Offices
UF is committed to protecting research participants, upholding ethical standards, and improving our practice at every step. Individuals conducting, supporting or reviewing human research studies should familiarize themselves with all applicable policies. In order to protect participants and stay compliant, all individuals involved in human research should regularly review policies, procedures and guidelines since they are constantly evolving.
Policies
- Institutional Designations Policy
- Human Research Protection Program Policy
- Undue Influence of the HRPP Policy
- Suspension and Termination by the Institution Policy
- Annual Evaluation of the HRPP Policy
- Principal Investigator and Student Roles in Human Research Policy
Guidelines and Guidances
- Workflow: HRPP Local IRB process and other reviews required to initiate human subjects research.
- Workflow: HRPP sIRB process and other reviews required to initiate human subjects research.
- Workflow: HRPP process when a principal investigator retires, leaves UF, or whose primary appointment transfers to another university/institution.
- Research Team Guidelines for Social Media Recruitment
- UF Regulatory Guidance on Engagement
- UF Regulatory Guidance on Treatment and Compensation for Research Related Injuries
- UF Scripps Biomedical Research: Conducting Human Research
- Emergency Preparedness and Response Guideline
This section provides important links to Investigators and Research Staff in order to assist with maintaining compliance with policies, procedures and regulations.
- Self determination tool for nonhuman, exempt, and quality improvement projects
- Institutional Review Board (IRB) Investigator Guidelines
- Institutional Review Board (IRB) Policies & Guidance
- Research Integrity, Security, & Compliance (RISC)
- Division of Sponsored Programs (DSP)
- Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)
New to the UF research community? Check out the Research Portal, a one-stop shop to key resources and services at UF!
Have questions about research trainings? Check out the UF Research’s Research Training page, for more helpful tips.
This section is designed to assist former, current, or prospective human research participants in obtaining information or offering input regarding research and clinical trials. It provides important contact information for questions and concerns about participation in research as well as a printable brochure.
- Important Contact Information:
- UF Compliance Hotline: Report Anonymously 1-877-556-5356 or go to https://compliance.ufl.edu/compliance-hotline/
- IRB Compliance Hotline at (352) 294-5549
- IRB Office at (352) 273-9600
- Should I Take Part in Research Brochure
Additional information is available at: http://irb.ufl.edu/participantinfo.html
The University of Florida values and appreciates our community, including anyone who volunteers to participate in research. To that end we welcome any suggestions or information from our community and research participants that could further contribute to research initiatives or improve our Human Research Protection Program.
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For General HRPP Questions
HRPP Administrator: mmahoney@ufl.edu
Phone: (352) 294-2744
Mailing Address:
Office of Research
460 Grinter Hall
PO BOX 115500
Gainesville, FL 32611-5500
Questions
For more questions or more information, please contact the HRPP Administrator at mmahoney@ufl.edu.