Human Research Protection Program
The Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) is composed of institutional leaders, research review committees and agents of Texas A&M University who are responsible for protecting the rights and welfare of participants in research conducted or reviewed by the university, including Texas A&M Health and all of its locations, the School of Law and branch campuses in Galveston and Qatar.
Toolkit
The HRPP, institutional review boards and the research community follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and use checklists, worksheets and templates to guide the design, conduct, review and approval of human research.
Getting Started
With HRPPInvestigator Manual
This document is designed to guide you through policies and procedures related to the conduct of Human Research that are specific to this institution.
General information regarding Human Research protections and relevant federal regulations and guidance is incorporated into the required human protections training.
Human Subjects Research Determination
What requires IRB review?HRPP offers a worksheet to help investigators determine if a research project requires IRB review, along with a table of activities that may or may not need IRB approval as a general guide.
Huron IRB Submission System
How to submit to the IRBTo submit a new study, access Huron via the provided URL and use the Knowledge Center for guidance. A study protocol is required for submission. Complete CITI training through the Texas A&M SSO. For legacy studies, ensure compliance with all lapsed studies before submitting new ones. Use Huron for updates to study information, annual reviews, and modifications. Exempt, delayed onset, and Not Human Subject determinations from iRIS must be resubmitted in Huron. For further assistance, contact the IRB coordinator.
Participant Information
Information for Research VolunteersTo become a research participant, review the Participant Brochure, understand your rights and responsibilities, and contact the Texas A&M IRB for questions or concerns. Additional resources are available online. When you are ready, visit Aggie Research Volunteers to consider your opportunities and options.
Aggie Research Volunteers
We are pleased to announce that the research recruitment website is now ready for investigators to start submitting the Aggie Research Volunteers Recruitment Website Submission Form for review and approval by the IRB.
Texas A&M University has an expansive plan to ensure that the rights and welfare of participants in Human Research are protected. The protection of human subjects requires that all individuals at Texas A&M University, along with key individuals and committees, fulfill their roles and responsibilities as described in the Human Research Protection Plan. The HRPP is entrusted to provide support, guidance, and education to the TAMU campuses and its affiliated agencies in support of the mission to protect the rights and welfare of research volunteers.