Welcome To The Human Research Protection Program
Texas Tech University is committed to protecting the rights and welfare of individuals participating in research. Texas Tech's Institutional Review Board (IRB) is charged with reviewing all human subjects research in accordance with federal regulations (45 CFR 46), state laws, and local and University policies (TTU OP 74.09).
The Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) serves as a liaison to the IRB and point of contact for participants and researchers.
Training
The Human Research Protection Program offers an Institutional Review Board Training for graduate students and faculty members who conduct human subject research. The training takes place over five sessions. Researchers who attend all five sessions will receive a Certificate of Completion for Texas Tech University Human Subject Training.
Researchers can attend through a live Zoom link. Individuals can register for through the TLPDC website. https://ttu.elementlms.com/campus-resources/
The training includes:
- Introduction to the IRB
- Navigating Cayuse IRB
- Data Collection and Privacy, Confidentiality & Security
- Recruitment and Consent Procedures
- After IRB Approval & Q&A
Summer 2025 Schedule
Training 1: Introduction to the IRB
Monday, July 14
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Training 2: Navigating Cayuse IRB
Tuesday, July 15
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Training 3: Data Collection and Privacy, Confidentiality & Security
Wednesday, July 16
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Training 4: Recruitment and Consent Procedures
Thursday, July 17
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Training 5: After IRB Approval – Q&A
Friday, July 18
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Office of Research & Innovation
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Address
Texas Tech University, 2500 Broadway, Box 41075 Lubbock, TX 79409 -
Phone
806.742.3905 -
Email
vpr.communications@ttu.edu