For general questions, document requests, or follow-up:

Email the HRPP Office: irb@brown.edu

Average response time is one-two business days.

Your starting point for expert guidance on complex or high-risk protocols, FDA-regulated research, or regulatory pathways.

Our Regulatory Advisory Unit (RAU) provides specialized support for:

• Pre-submission feedback, best practices for sensitive data, and IND/IDE submissions
• Determination of Non-Human Subjects Research
• ClinicalTrials.gov registration and updates
• Policy interpretation and regulatory strategy
• Clearance for undergraduate research projects involving human subjects

• Email the RAU
• Learn more about RAU services

For urgent issues involving:

• Unanticipated problems involving risks to participants
• Serious adverse events (SAEs)
• Protocol violations

Call the HRPP Office: (401) 863-3050
(Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 pm.)

• Review the IRB FAQs and HRPP Knowledge Base
• Include your protocol number if referencing a specific study
• Attach relevant documents or screenshots when submitting a ticket or emailing

Please Note: While the HRPP maintains a phone line, our team works in a hybrid environment and staff may not always be immediately available to answer calls. Email is the most reliable and preferred way to reach us, ensuring your inquiry is directed to the appropriate team member as quickly as possible.