New Human Subjects Research Metrics Dashboard

This dashboard provides operational data on the review of human subject research by RCS and the IRB, including information on active studies, the volume of submissions, the volume of approvals, and turnaround times. To access, log in with your Duck ID.

Human Subjects Research

Research Compliance Services (RCS) supports the Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects (CPHS), which serves as the University of Oregon's Institutional Review Board (IRB). The mission of the CPHS/IRB is to protect the rights and welfare of people participating in University of Oregon research.

Information for Researchers

For information on human subjects research, including instructions on applying for review and approval of research projects involving human subjects, please see the links below. 

For terminology, see our HSR definitions document. 

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General Information

Determine if your project requires IRB review
The review process: What to expect
Required training (including CITI)
Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects
Funded and sponsored research
Transitioning studies to the RAP
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Preparing Protocol Submissions

Initial review
Modification review (amendments)
Continuing review
Report new information(event reporting)
Closing your protocol
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Forms, Guidance, and Resources

Human subjects applications, forms, and guidance
Guidance Library
Research Plan
Informed Consent
Human Subject Regulations & UO Policy
Clinical Trials
FAQs

Research Administration Portal (RAP)

The RAP is the electronic database utilized by CPHS/IRB for all human subjects research activities. 

RAP Portal Log In

RAP IRB module reminders (Submit/Resubmit):

  • If you are working on a new submission, make sure you click "Submit" on the left-hand side of the page in the RAP (under Next Steps) to submit your study for review. The review process cannot begin until this step is complete.
  • If you were asked to make changes during IRB review, make sure you click "Submit Response" on the left-hand side of the page in the RAP (under Next Steps) to resubmit your study for review. The review process cannot continue until this step is complete.

If you have questions, please contact Research Compliance Services.

Upcoming Trainings

RCS periodically offers training on different topics. None are planned at this time, but check back later. If you have suggestions for topics, please use our suggestion box below. We appreciate your feedback.

RCS recently held a workshop on applying our new Research Plan Guidance. A recording of this workshop has been posted on the Human Subject Research/IRB Trainings page along with our other recorded training sessions. Training on other topics will be added in the future. If additional trainings are offered in the future, we will advertise them here and also in the OVPRI newsletter The Frontline. 

Office Hours

RCS Office Hours are now held via Zoom on the days and times indicated below. Click the link below during the time period noted to join remotely via Zoom. You will initially be placed in a waiting room. No appointment needed. 

Wednesdays 1:00pm – 3:00pm 
Fridays 9:00am – 11:00am

RCS Suggestion Box
We invite you to provide your feedback and suggestions to Research Compliance Services through our above suggestion box. Your response can be anonymous. We greatly appreciate your time and feedback!
RCS Satisfaction and Accessibility Survey
Please take a moment to complete the above survey. This survey provides feedback to Research Compliance Services for program evaluation. Your responses can be anonymous, and you are not required to answer all questions. We greatly appreciate your time and feedback!
Human Subjects Research Metrics Dashboard
This dashboard provides operational data on the review of human subject research by RCS and IRB, including information on active studies, the volume of submissions, the volume of approvals and turnaround times.

 

View the IRB Action Plan for Continuous Quality Improvement.