Division of Research

HRPP Alignment Education Center

The HRPP Education Center is designed to support the research communities at Care New England (CNE), Brown University Health (BUH), and Brown University by providing centralized training and resources related to the alignment of HRPP operations under Brown University as part of the BIRCH initiative human research protections.

As we work toward aligning our Human Research Protection Programs (HRPPs) under Brown University, this page serves as a shared space to promote consistency, understanding, and collaboration across our institutions. Here, researchers and staff will find guidance, training materials, and updates to help ensure ethical, compliant, and high-quality research involving human participants.

Members of the research communities at Brown University, Brown University Health, and Care New England each bring unique backgrounds and experiences, leading to a wide range of training needs. To help you create a customized education plan, select the organization you are most closely affiliated with. Based on your selection, a personalized list of recommended learning opportunities will appear, along with step-by-step guidance on how to enroll in each required training.

e-Learning Pathways

For Principal Investigators and Study Staff:  Taking the provided self-paced training is a great way to become familiar with the Huron IRB system and Toolkit.

The following are suggested learning pathways to help you prepare for alignment based on your home institution. Simply click on each course to access, starting at No. 1. The courses will lead you through your learning path.

Knowledge Center