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Human Research Protection Office (HRPO) | University of PittsburghUniversity, Pittsburgh, Pitt, College, Learning, Research, Students, Undergraduate, GraduateThe University of Pittsburgh is among the nation's most distinguished comprehensive universities, with a wide variety of high-quality programs in both the arts and sciences and professional fields.Human Research Protection Office (HRPO) | University of Pittsburgh Skip to main content Human Research Protection Office (HRPO) Pitt Pro CITI Use this for to search the site. Search Research SitesPitt ResearchInnovation & EntrepreneurshipResearch ComputingResearch ProtectionsSponsored ProgramsGo Search this site Search Toggle navigation AboutIRB Committees & Meetings Federal-wide Assurances (FWA) Additional Resources TrainingRequired Courses Continuing Education PittPRO Single IRB Review Policies & Procedures Guidance & Forms ContactPeople ORP Staff Report A Concern Research Ethics Consult Service (RECS) RECS assists researchers in all disciplines to think through the ethical questions that arise in the design and conduct of their research.    Full AAHRPP Accreditation The University of Pittsburgh Human Research Protection Program received full reaccreditation from the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP).  Our Program has been AAHRPP Accreditated since 2005. PittPRO All studies must be submitted through the online system, PittPRO. Log In CITI Training Learn more about Pitt/UPMC training that draws on resources provided by the Collaborative Institutional Training Institute (CITI). Let HRPO help you HRP is centered on the belief that providing resources to the research community ensures the conduct of ethical research and the protection of individuals who participate in the wide array of projects available across campus. Our professional staff, many of whom have backgrounds in research, assist teams in navigating the complex regulatory landscape.  Highlights Getting Started Step-by-step instructions are available for those new to the IRB application process.   Policies & Procedures Find important information to assist you in your research in Policies and Procedures. A-Z Guidance Browse our index of guidance, forms, and checklists to find the answers to your questions HSR Determination Tool Use this tool to determine if your project may need IRB submission Single IRB Review Reliance agreements allow the IRB of one institution to rely on the IRB of another institution for Single IRB Review. For Participants It's critical for research participants to know their rights as well as the risks and benefits.  Home News View All News Increase in IRS Thresholds for Participants Changes to Modification Process New CTO Question in PittPRO IRB Industry Fees Increase 2025 Holiday Schedule View All News Events View All Events Join our mailing list Satisfaction Survey Education Session Request Human Research Protection Office (HRPO) 3500 Fifth Avenue Hieber Building Suite 401 Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Phone: (412) 383-1480 Fax: (412) 648-4010   Resources General Questions and Training askirb@pitt.edu PittPRO, CITI, Account Issues, Security, & Tech Support orp_support@pitt.edu External IRB Questions irb.reliance@pitt.edu   PittPRO Help Center Training Courses Research Offices Pitt Research (main) Innovation & Entrepreneurship Research Computing  Research Protections Sponsored Programs Revised 03/04/26Copyright 2026enen1773801507https://hrpo.pitt.edu

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