Policies, Procedures, and Guidance

HRPP Policies and Procedures Manual

POL-U4520.08 Protecting Human Participants in Research * 

*Note: This policy is not current -- please email the HRPP for all questions regarding human participant research.

HRPP Review Categories and Timelines

• Exempt and Not-Human-Participant Research
• Expedited Review
• Full-Board Review and Submission Deadlines

Protocol Development Guidance

• Informed Consent
• Recruitment and Site Permission Information
• Data Security and Storage
• Reducing Study and Participant Risk
• Understanding Anonymity, Confidentiality, and Privacy
• Conducting Online Research
• Tips for a Successful Protocol Submission
• Collaborations with Non-WWU Affiliates (Ceding or Obtaining Oversight)

Developmental Approval: For federal grant requirements, how to obtain required HRPP/IRB documentation before you've developed your project.

Protocol Management: Major and Minor Modifications, Continuing Oversight including Renewal/Extension, and Closure, Unanticipated Problems and Adverse Events. HRPP Post-Approval Monitoring

Faculty/Staff Researcher Information: Who can submit applications to the HRPP, who may serve as a primary investigator, etc. Pedagogical or other research in the classroom, student course projects, advising student research

Student Researcher Information: When to submit to the HRPP, role of your faculty adviser, researcher responsibilities, required training, upcoming graduation and ongoing research

Study Participant Information: What is the role of a study participants, what is the Human Research Protections Program and the Institutional Review Board, how to find out more information about a study, providing consent to participate, etc.

 POL-U4520.09 Addressing Animal Care and Use in Research and Instruction

IACUC Review Process: Detailed explanation of steps for protocol and modification review and Continuing Oversight Overview

Review Timelines: Estimated review times including what to expect during summer and university breaks, Guidance and resources for efficient review

Getting Started: Do you need IACUC review for your research/teaching? Overview of Animal Research Protocol Lifecycle

Protocol Management: Major and Minor/Administrative Modifications, Continuing Oversight including Renewal/Extension, and Closure

Resource for Researchers

• Resources for IACUC Applications: Alternatives to Animal Use, 3Rs, Literature Search, Species Specific Resources, Required Facility Inspections, Required Trainings, Occupational Health and Safety
• Common Research Study Roles
• Facility Use for Animal Research Guidance, Suggested Timeline, and FAQs
• IACUC Facility Inspections: Sample Lab Contact Sheet
• "The Guide" for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
• Guidelines including American Veterinary Medical (AVMA) Guidelines for Euthanasia
• Regulations

Responsible Conduct of Research Policies and Procedures

• POL-U20.13 Addressing Responsible Conduct of Research
  • PRO-U20.13 Addressing Responsible Conduct of Research

Financial Conflict of Interest Policies and Procedures

• POL-U20.17 Disclosing Conflict of Interest for Sponsored Programs and Technology Transfer Transactions
  • PRO-U20.17A Disclosing Conflicts of Interest for Sponsored Programs and Technology Transfer Transactions

Other Related Policies

• Alcohol and Other Drugs
  • POL-U1300.03 Reducing the Risk Associated with the Use of Alcohol and Other Drugs
    • PRO-U1300.03A Reporting Drug Convictions Procedures

Training Standards

Links to specific training pages

• Research with Human Participants: Required for HRPP/IRB Submissions
• Research with Animals: Required for ACAUP/IACUC Submissions
• Responsible Conduct of Research: Required for Federal Research Grants
• Research Security *
• Disclosures *

*Required for certain types of grants, see training pages for specific details.

Financial Conflict of Interest

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