The HRPP Office is closed for winter break. This survey should be used only to report urgent, high-risk human research protection concerns that cannot wait until the office reopens, such as participant safety issues, unanticipated problems involving risk to participants or others, or potential serious noncompliance. Submissions that do not meet these criteria will be reviewed once the office reopens on Jan. 6.
The Brown HRPP also plays an important role in supporting the research community. It helps researchers navigate the rules, provides training and guidance, and works to make sure that studies can move forward responsibly and efficiently.
The Brown HRPP, as part of the BIRCH initiative, will serve as the centralized oversight body for human subjects research conducted not only within the university but also across two affiliated health systems: Care New England and Brown University Health. This integrated approach ensures consistent application of ethical standards, regulatory compliance, and institutional policies across all research sites.
The go-live date for HRPP alignment, originally planned for Fall 2025, has been rescheduled for early 2026. This shift is due the need for additional time to refine and implement a system login option that best accommodates all our research partners.
Inquiries for HRPP staff can be submitted to irb@brown.edu, or researchers can view individual staff information by visiting Research Integrity.