The Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) Education & Outreach program seeks to further the knowledge and understanding for UT Austin Researchers in relation to human subjects research issues and concerns, including the IRB, governing federal regulations, UT institutional policies, and best practices relating to human research. Education opportunities include, but are not limited to, the HRPP newsletter, webinars, workshops, written guidance and will include e-courses.
Guidance and Resources
IRB
IRB Orientation Guidance
At-A-Glance Human Research Navigation Tool
IRB Application Guide
Student Class Projects
Tango Card for Research Compensation
Completing IRB Submission Forms for Sponsored Studies
Certificates of Confidentiality
Posting Clinical Trial Informed Consent Forms
Transferring Active Research Studies to UT IRB
Transferring Active Research Studies from UT IRB to Another Institution
GDPR in Human Subjects Research
Title IX Reporting in Human Subjects Research
Title IX Event Reporting Log
Manual for Institutional Reviews and Approvals of Human Research at UT Austin
Tip Sheet: Protecting Against Fraudulent Responses and Bots
Tip Sheet: NIH Data Management and Sharing Plans
Tip Sheet: Creating Recruitment Materials for IRB Review
Tip Sheet: Utilizing AI in Creating Informed Consent Forms
UT Not Human Subjects Research (NHSR) Self-Certification Tool
IRB Template Decision Tree
Greater than Minimal Risk Research Involving Children With No Direct Benefit
Single IRB Reliance
FDA Regulatory Support
Abbreviated IDE’s
Obtaining an Investigational Device Study Risk Determination from FDA
Emergency Use of a Drug, Biologic, or Medical Device
FDA Research and the IRB
Investigational Devices: Regulatory Requirements by Category
Investigational Drugs: Regulatory Requirements by Category
Manual for Investigational Medical Devices
Manual on Investigational Drugs and Biologics
Manual for Expanded Access for Drugs and Devices
E-courses
The HRPP offers e-courses to support the education and understanding of human subjects research. All educational e-courses are offered online through UTLearn. The educational, self-paced e-courses available through the UT HRPP are listed below.
Available Courses:
Introduction to the IRB E-course
Past Webinar Recording
The HRPP regularly hosts general webinars, special topic webinars, lunch and learns, and workshops. You can find our archived available webinar recordings of sessions in the Resource Library. Sign up in Research TRACKS for upcoming educational events by searching for the related course ID.
Education & Outreach Feedback Survey
The Education and Outreach program at UT Austin strives to provide content and events to enhance researcher skills, navigate the resources and infrastructure related to human subjects research and improve the competitiveness of principal investigators in obtaining research funding. To better serve UT researchers, please complete this feedback survey detailing what educational events and materials would be the most beneficial. This brief survey is voluntary and all responses will be anonymous.
For questions or assistance, please email the E&O program manager at HRPPeducation@austin.utexas.edu.