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Summertime Update!
The HRPP remains open over the summer and continues to respond to inquiries and process Exempt and Expedited protocols. However, due to staff vacations and limited availability of faculty IRB reviewers, you may experience some delays in turnaround until the Fall academic term resumes.
Thank you in advance for your patience, and have a wonderful summer!
Important Notes
Processing Timeline Update
- The HRPP continues to process Exempt and Expedited applications throughout the summer. But with staff vacations and limited IRB faculty reviewer availability, you may experience some delays in response and processing times. Thank you in advance for your understanding, and enjoy your summer!
IMPORTANT SUBMISSION INFORMATION: Always download the most recent HRPP submission forms and HRPP Consent and other templates when preparing a new submission. (Don't re-use previous application forms.)
Do You Need HRPP/IRB Review?
Federal regulations and WWU Policy require that most research activities collecting data directly from individuals or accessing their identifiable data need review by the Human Research Protections Program and/or the Institutional Review Board. Projects that don't meet the federal definition of "Research" might not require an HRPP protocol application, while other projects might require some level of consideration, which can be confusing.
HRPP staff have developed guidance and resources to assist researchers conduct successful, compliant studies involving human participants and their data.