Human Research Protection Program

The CUNY Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) is responsible for the protection of the rights and welfare of human subjects in research projects conducted at CUNY or by CUNY faculty, staff and students and RF CUNY staff.
The program provides oversight, administrative support and educational training to ensure that CUNY research complies with federal and State regulations, university policy and the highest ethical standards. The CUNY HRPP comprises of 3 University Integrated Institutional Review Boards (IRBs); 2 convened and 1 expedited panel; and 21 on-site HRPP offices. For more information about the CUNY Human Research Protection Program, visit CUNY's Human Research Protection Program page.
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CUNY IRB review
CUNY IRB review is required when ALL of the following criteria are met:
- The investigator is conducting research or a clinical investigation;
- The proposed research or clinical investigation involves human subjects; AND
- CUNY is engaged in the research or clinical investigation involving human subjects.
Additional information can be found on the Human Subjects Research Handbook page.

Human Subjects Research Handbook
Start here when conducting human subjects research to review important information, such as timeline for review, basic definitions, and exempt and expedited categories.
View the Handbook
Human Subjects Research in the Time of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way human subjects research can be conducted. Review the necessary information.
COVID-19 and Human Subjects ResearchRecent News
Jul 18, 2019
Rebecca Banchik Named Director of the GC's Human Resource Protection Program
She will focus on helping students and faculty submit successful research applications while adhering to IRB standards.
CUNY's Research Offices
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