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.
Fall 2024 Workshop Series
SEPTEMBER
A Step-by-Step Guide to Successful IRB Submissions
- When: Thursday, September 12, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
- Where: Virtual via Zoom | Registration is not required to attend. Click here to join.
- Description: This workshop provides a step-by-step guide to submitting projects for IRB review, including how to submit a new project in eIRB. Topics include training requirements, preparing the IRB application, obtaining required approvals, and helpful tips for successful submissions. Links to forms and other useful resources will be provided.
OCTOBER
Ethics of Human Subjects Research
- When: Thursday, October 3, 2:00 – 3:30 PM
- Where: Virtual via Zoom | Click here to enroll
- Description: This workshop, in collaboration with the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR), covers the ethical importance of the IRB, the purpose for seeking IRB approval, and the requirements for IRB review. Through a mix of formal presentation, small group discussions, and Q&A, this introductory-level training will provide participants with an understanding of the IRB approval process and guidelines for working with human research participants.
NOVEMBER
Tribal Consultation and Engagement with Native Communities
- When: Tuesday, November 12, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
- Where: In person at Bio5 - Thomas W. Keating Bioresearch Building, Room 103 | Click here to enroll
- Description: The HSPP in collaboration with the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) have teamed together for an in-person presentation on Tribal consultation and human research. This workshop covers policies, resources, and best practices for researchers interested in conducting collaborative research and/or educational engagement with Native Nations/Indigenous Communities. This workshop is designed to be broadly informative for university faculty, students, staff, and administrators. For more information about engaging with Native Nations and Indigenous Communities, please visit https://nptao.arizona.edu/.
DECEMBER
Informed Consent
- When: Friday, December 6, 11 am – 12 noon
- Where: Virtual via Zoom | Registration is not required to attend. Click here to join.
- Description: This training session will provide an overview of the consenting process, including what information must be in the informed consent form (ICF) depending on the study design. The Appendix for Waiver or Alteration of Consent or PHI will also be covered. In addition, this workshop will include useful tips to help avoid frequent ICF errors.
Virtual Office Hours
HSPP representatives will be available every other week starting Thursday, Jan. 4th from 10-11 am. Join via Zoom using this link: https://arizona.zoom.us/j/82630871478. Registration is not required to attend these sessions.
In-Person Office Hours
Starting 7/05/2023, the HSPP will host in-person office hours on the 1st Wednesday of every month from 1:30 – 3:30 pm in Room #3429A at the Clinical & Translational Sciences Research Center (CATS) located at 1501 N. Campbell Ave. The HSPP Director and Assistant Director will be available to answer any IRB-related questions, comments, or concerns. Registration is not required to attend.
To request an individual office hour session, contact vpr-irb@arizona.edu.
Pre-Recorded Trainings
- Overview of IRB
- Does Your Project Require IRB Review?
- A Step-by-Step Guide to Successful IRB Submissions
- Empowering Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs)
- Exploring Ways to Foster Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Research
- Reliance Process and External IRB Submissions
- Responsibilities of Advisors and Scientific/Scholarly Reviewers
COM-P Clinical Research Training Series
The Regulatory Compliance Team at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix (COM-P) offers a series of informative and interactive training focused on advancing knowledge and skills in clinical research. These trainings are open to the U of A research community. See the COM-P Clinical Research Services website for more information.
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, contact vpr-irb@arizona.edu. Provide suggestions for future workshops and training opportunities by completing our survey: