About

HRPP education and training in research ethics, regulations, and methodology are fundamental to the University’s mission to promote the highest standards in human research protections.

The University of Virginia requires all individuals conducting research involving human participants to complete an initial online Human Subjects Research Protection training course and then to recertify every 3 years. This is offered through the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI).

Beyond the CITI training requirement, HRPP educational offerings include a wide array of learning opportunities, such as online microlearning, continuing education sessions, and graduate/undergraduate courses for credit.

Training

CITI Training

Depending on whether you are involved in Health Sciences Research (HSR) or Social/Behavioral Sciences Research (SBS), CITI has Human Subjects Research Protection training for Researchers and Staff/Board Members which is required.  Additionally, there are modules for the Certified IRB Professional (CIP).

Microlearning

Explore specific topics regarding human subjects research, Institutional Review Boards, Informed Consent, etc. in these short and applicable videos.

Virginia IRB Constortium

The Virginia IRB Consortium is an annual conference that provides opportunities for IRB staff, IRB members, and researchers throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia to collaborate on issues related to human research protections and IRBs.

UVA Research: Human Subjects 101

Formerly known as "IRB 101," this course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of key concepts in Human Subjects research, including information about the history and function of Institutional Review Boards (IRB) and relevant regulations, an introduction to UVA's IRB offices, and best practices and tips for successful protocol submissions. 

Clinical Research Training

Training and resources specific to Clinical Research including in-person training for clinical researchers and links to training for systems such as Florence eBinders, OnCore, and CRConnect.

Resources

For more information, see the Human Research Protection Program website.

SOM & IRB Systems Guidance

Guidance on SOM/IRB Systems used during the protocol submission and review process.

IRB-SBS Student Support

One of the primary IRB-SBS missions is to help student researchers learn how to navigate the IRB process and conduct ethical human subjects research. Click here for Office Hours and other resources.