HSPP Training Opportunities
The UA Human Subjects Protection Program (HSPP) is committed to meeting the educational needs of the research community. This page contains information about various educational and training opportunities offered throughout the year.
For information and how-to videos related to eIRB, please visit the eIRB Information webpage.
Spring 2023 Workshop Series
The Human Subjects Protection Program (HSPP) is pleased to introduce the Spring 2023 workshop series. Topics were chosen based on research community input and requests. The workshops are open to all members of the campus community including students, faculty, and staff involved in the conduct and management of human subjects research. Attendance is limited, so please register early.
February [Click here to ENROLL]
Informed Consents & Waivers (Thursday, February 16, 2:30 pm-4 pm)
This training session will provide an overview of the Informed Consent processes and what information needs to be present depending on study design. The Appendix for Waiver or Alteration of Consent or PHI will also be discussed. In addition, this session will include useful tips to help avoid frequent errors.
March [Click here to ENROLL]
[In-Person] The Ethics of Human Subjects Research (Monday, March 13, 10 am – 11:30 pm)
The HSPP in collaboration with the Responsible Conduct of Research has teamed together for an in-person presentation on The Ethics of Human Subjects Research.
April [Click here to ENROLL]
[In-person] Tribal Consultation RCR Workshop (Wednesday, April 19, 10 am-12 pm)
The HSPP IRB in collaboration with the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) has teamed together for an in-person presentation on Tribal Consultation and Human Subjects research.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Successful IRB Submissions (Friday, May 5, 10:30 am to 12 pm)
This workshop will provide a step-by-step guide to submitting projects for IRB review, including how to submit a new project in eIRB. Topics include determining if IRB review is needed, training requirements, preparing the IRB application, obtaining required and additional approvals, and helpful hints for successful submissions. Links to forms and helpful resources will be provided.
Fall 2022 Workshops
A Step-by-Step Guide to Successful IRB Submission Workshop
Informed Consents & Waivers Thursday Workshop
Let’s Talk About Research Data Workshop
Your Study is Approved, Now What?
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Virtual Office Hours
HSPP representatives will be available every other week starting on Thursday, 1/6/2022 from 10-11 am. These office hours are hosted by UAHS HSIB. Join via Zoom using this link: https://arizona.zoom.us/j/86232995912. Registration is not required to attend these sessions.
To request an individual office hour session, please contact vpr-irb@arizona.edu.
Pre-Recorded Trainings
- IRB Basics Workshop Spring 2022
- Reliance Process and External IRB Submissions Workshop Spring 2022
- Responsibilities of Advisors and Scientific/Scholarly Reviewers Workshop Spring 2022
- How to Prevent IRB Non-Compliance Workshop Spring 2022
- Informed Consent Workshop Spring 2022
- Overview of Institutional Review Boards (IRBs)
- Overview of Informed Consent in Research
- Research with Native Americans and Indigenous Populations
- FDA Regulated Research
- Classroom Research
Request a Training
The HSPP also presents training and classes upon request. If you are interested in setting up training on a specific topic or having an HSPP member present training at a class, lab, or faculty meeting, please contact vpr-irb@arizona.edu. You can also provide input for future workshops and training opportunities by using the research community input survey.
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