The Human Research Protection Program (HRPP)
The Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) is the IRB office for the entire University and provides support for all Penn State researchers, including those at the College of Medicine and Penn State Health. Email: irb-orp@psu.edu
HRPP Menu
HRPP News and Announcements
- Changes to CATS IRB for Student/Trainee PI Projects
- Updates from the HRPP’s Quarterly Webinar October 2025.
- New FWA Number: The Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) has moved to a single Federal Wide Assurance (FWA): research teams and administrators should update their records with the new FWA, which is needed for grant submissions and reliance agreements. Learn more.
- Need to speak with an IRB Analyst? Schedule through Bookings.
- Single IRB Fees: The HRPP is now charging fees to serve as the reviewing IRB for multi-center and cooperative projects that designate Penn State as the reviewing IRB. Learn more.
- Study teams are strongly encouraged to follow Best Practices for Conducting In-person Human Subjects Research.
Getting Started with the HRPP
Future Participants
- Find a research study: StudyFinder website
- About Research Participation
- Becoming A Research Volunteer: It’s Your Decision (PDF Brochure)
CITI Online Training Course
Penn State faculty, staff, students, or affiliates who will conduct human subject research must complete the CITI online training course(s). Depending on the project and the study procedures, additional training courses may be required.
Upcoming HRPP Events
Office for Research Protections
Address
110 Technology Center
200 Innovation Blvd.
University Park, PA 16803
The Office for Research Protections (ORP) ensures that research at the University is conducted in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and guidelines that protect human participants, animals, students, and personnel involved with research.