HRPP/IRB Announcements
- PIs - Extensions to protocols with expiration deadlines during the summer months may be requested early. Please contact the HRPP for further information.
- IRB Meeting - May - Cancelled
- IRB Meeting - June
3 p.m. June 25
Full Board Proposals: Due June 4 - NOTICE: Beginning May 1, 2013, the 2 week submission period for full board reviews has been extended to 3 weeks. See Calendar for updates.
- NOTICE: The HRPP office (Administration Bldg. Rm 357) will be closed on Wednesdays as a scheduled work day. Proposals submitted on Wednesdays should be sent through TTU mail.
The name of the office coordinating with the Texas Tech University Institutional Review Board (IRB) has changed to the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP). The IRB’s mission to protect the rights and welfare of human subjects participating in research at Texas Tech will not change. The new name will better reflect services provided by the office that do not involve the IRB. This website continues to offer step-by-step instructions for submitting human subjects research proposals, forms for proposal packets, and policies and procedures. You also will find training information, information on federal regulations as well as other resources.
Begin here. |
Use the interactive module to help determine if IRB review is needed |
Have a question? Check here first to find the answer you're looking for. |
Meeting days for Full Board and proposal review time frame. |
Find information and links to human subjects research training courses. |
The resource toolbox contains regulations, reports, documents and website links important to human subjects research. |
Step-by-step instructions on submitting a complete human subjects research proposal. |
Forms and examples needed for human subjects research |
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Contact
Human Research Protection Program
Administration Building, Room 357
Box 41075 | MS 1075
Lubbock, TX 79409-1075
(806) 742-2064 ofc | (806) 742-3947 fax
hrpp@ttu.edu
