Vulnerable Populations

The HSPP considers Children, Cognitively Impaired Individuals, Pregnant Women and Neonates, Prisoners, and Native American or International Indigenous Populations to be vulnerable populations that require additional protections and safeguards. When your targeted study population includes one or more of these vulnerable populations, the appropriate Appendix for Vulnerable Populations is required with your eIRB submission. Please see our guidance on conducting research with these populations.

For specific questions regarding research involving Native American or International Indigenous Populations, contact Claudia Nelson at cen@arizona.edu.